Not Omega
she murmured, walking toward the campus gate to hurry home, still immersed in her thoughts about Zack.
Connie, always cheerful and full of energy, approached Emily with a wide smile. "So, are you ready to leave Luna Amber's house?" she asked, trying to distract Emily from her troubling thoughts.
Emily jolted, especially when Connie patted her shoulder from behind, breaking her reverie. A wave of worry washed over Emily, fearing Connie had heard her earlier sigh, even though she knew her voice wasn’t loud.
Connie draped her arm over Emily's shoulder with a feigned smile. Before Emily could respond, Connie continued, "You better not back out!" she teased playfully, squeezing Emily's neck light