Anna’s POVThe next few days didn’t even feel real. They were just a blur of gray hallways, loud school bells, and the constant, heavy weight in my chest that felt like a giant stone.Jeremy didn’t stop. He called me fifty times that first night. My watch wouldn't stop buzzing, my phone wouldn't stop lighting up, and every time I saw his name, I felt like I couldn't breathe. So, I did the only thing I could do to keep my sanity. I tapped his contact, scrolled all the way to the bottom, and hit "Block this Caller."Silence. It was the most lonely, peaceful sound I had ever heard.Brenna came home late that night, acting like a complete drama queen, leaning on my dad’s arm and pretending her head still hurt. I didn't even look at her. I walked straight past her in the living room, went into my bedroom, and locked the door. I didn't want dinner. I didn't want to talk. I just wanted the world to stop spinning.The rest of the week was a total battle of wills.I woke up every morning befor
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