(Michelle Lui's POV)
By the time Steven disappeared around the corner, the adrenaline finally left my bloodstream.
…Which meant my brain was free to panic WITHOUT restraint.
Why did he wait?
Why did he walk with me?
Why did he look at me like that?
I inhaled deeply.
Focus, Michelle.
Calculus was next.
A normal class.
A normal environment.
A normal set of peers who would absolutely NOT behave normally after what they witnessed.
Fantastic.
The moment I pushed open the classroom door—
Fifty eyes snapped toward me.
Oh no.
Oh NO.
Camille practically LEAPT from her seat and waved both hands.
"MICHELLE! HERE! HERE!"
I slid into the seat beside her, trying to look natural.
I failed.
Spectacularly.
--
(The Steven Sy Aftermath)
The moment I sat down, Camille leaned in so close her hair brushed my cheek.
"Okay," she whispered urgently. "Act casual."
"I am casual."
"You look like you're hiding state secrets."
"I AM."
