Gianna.I finally arrived at campus, parking my car with a shaky hand, the engine still ticking softly. My heart was thrumming in my chest like it wanted to escape. I grabbed my bag and rushed toward the usual bench, scanning the area as soon as I saw Cassie and Rue waiting there."Any signs of Alina?" I asked immediately, my voice a little higher than I intended. My stomach twisted in nervous anticipation, my fingers gripping the strap of my bag like it could anchor me."Nope," they said almost simultaneously, shaking their heads.I exhaled slowly, forcing myself to stay calm, but my mind was already racing a thousand steps ahead."We have to attend some speech stuff they're doing," Rue said, standing up, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. I glanced around the surrounding campus as we left for the hall, my eyes scanning every face, every passing student, hoping to spot her familiar ginger hair.We sat down, the seats squeaking slightly under our weight. The speech started, an
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