nts of the first two days replayed endlessly in her mind-the collision with Justin Walker, Bianca's calculating gaze, Daniel's

would survive this school, no

ons had a way

ips. Danielle froze briefly before continuing toward the main building. Bianca's presence was magnetic, intimidating, and undeniab

thly, as Danielle passed. Her tone carried a

ed, trying to sound calm and collected. Bianca's eyes gl

lockers, his posture perfect, eyes scanning the crowd as though he were always a step ahead. When his gaze met hers for a fraction of a sec

one casual but laced with concern. Danielle nodded, grateful for his presence, even as she fe

s, Daniel," sh

e the chaos of the school day fade. "Just don't let Bi

Bianca's gaze. Daniel's warning confirmed what she had begun to suspect: the school's s

constant awareness of Bianca's presence. Danielle couldn't shake the feeling t

tion, her heart racing as she stood at the front of the room. She delivered her answer cle

ut dripping with venom. Danielle's stomach churned, but she kept her composure, returning

ntouchable, feared by everyone around him. But Bianca's calculated antagonism and Danielle's resilience drew a stran

th her tray that morning. Danielle laughed, feeling the tension ease slightly. But across the cafeteria, Bianca's gaze never left her. She leaned t

n Danielle, the way Daniel's charm seemed to make Danielle blush. His protective instincts surge

ense that she was being watched. Every glance from Bianca, every whisper behind her back, remind

ings, preparing to leave. She had barely stepped outsi

in W

ntense gaze. "Hi..." she

ly, nodding toward the school building.

softly, grateful for the

Stay aware. Don't let anyone manipulat

heart raced, a strange mix of fear and excitement coursing through her. Justin Walker had warned

of a few hours. Between Bianca's calculated rivalry, Daniel's teasing charm, and Justin's q

warm smile. "Tough day?" he asked, no

admitted. "But I'm

shoulder. "You're stronger than you know. Just remember, Daniell

t her patience, courage, and heart. And she had a feeling that Justin Walker, with his cold eyes

rivalry, Daniel's subtle competition, and Justin's inexplicable pull. The city outside her window shimmered with p

, each moment Danielle navigated brought him closer to an acknowledgment he had long resisted. She was not l

eginning to intertwine, weaving a story of rivalry, tension, and