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muttered annoyed, before pinching the bridge of my nose.
    “ Huh. ” Farah’s smirk was now more pronounced. “You never told me how you two met or that there’s something going on between you.”
    Taking a deep breath, I started to take out my notebook and black pen. “There’s nothing going on.”
    “Why are you so angry at him now?” she pushed.
    “I’m not. He’s no one. I don’t care what he says. I can go wherever I want, and he can deal with it.” I crossed my arms as I finished setting everything on my desk. I looked up at my friend, who raised an eyebrow with that annoying grin still on her face. “It’s not important,” I muttered.
    Softly, she shook her head. “I’m sure he isn’t.”
    “He’s not.”
    “I know.” She beamed at me. “So, since you’re so grumpy this morning, due to nothing important —” I rolled my eyes as she kept on, “—let me tell you what happened yesterday!” Her voice was soft, but her blue eyes sparkled excitedly as she grinned wider.
    Thankful for the change of subject, I breathed out and listened intently as she kept on, “I didn’t know that Chris is actually my neighbor! He drove me home yesterday, and it turns out his house is on the same street as mine, just a few houses away. He’s such a gentleman.” Her eyes were dreamy and her tone was barely a whisper as she added, “And he kissed me.”
    I blinked at her as Mrs. Clearwater trotted in, already giving instructions for the next hour. Farah turned away, but I could tell she thought she and Chris were now seeing each other. I wouldn’t be so sure, though.
    It was just going all too fast for my taste. Sure, I’d fallen into the whole “friends with benefits” thing with Tom pretty fast too, but at least I knew that. I kept quiet, though. I didn’t feel like I could intrude in her life, anyway.
    Nonetheless, I was worried about her.
    As we walked out of class, I heard Marissa’s distinctive high-pitched voice telling someone off. I was going to pass by as I always did when she got like this, but I felt bad for the girl she was being mean to. A trembling voice answered Marissa, who laughed at her. I recognized that voice—it belonged to Anne. Frowning, I touched Farah’s arm to stop her before walking down the corridor myself to see what was going on.
    Anne was slumped on the floor with her books and notebooks scattered around her as Marissa and her minions made fun of her and called her horrible names. My blood started to boil, and I pushed some girl away before stepping in front of Anne. “Leave her alone, Marissa.”
    “Who’s going to stop me? You? ” Marissa sneered, raising an eyebrow defiantly.
    “Just go.”
    She stepped closer and towered over me. With all her strength, she pushed me in the chest, and I crashed back into Anne. Marissa’s eyes were wild. “I’m going to make your life a living hell!” She pointed at me as I swallowed hard. I could handle her, but I couldn’t let her bully Anne.
    As I stood up, I leveled my gaze with hers. “I’m not scared,” I said in a serious tone.
    Marissa took a step closer. “You should be.”
    My mouth felt dry as I added, “If you have a problem with me, that’s fine. Deal with me. Don’t bring anyone else into it.”
    She laughed. “Oh, I have a problem with you.” She shook her head with a sneer.
    “Then you have a problem with me too!” Farah stepped next to me, and I internally cringed. This was exactly the kind of situation I wanted to keep her out of. She was extremely nice, and I didn’t want to bring her into my troubles. Especially since she didn’t really know about them.
    Marissa’s eyes were trained on me. “She doesn’t know what a backstabbing bitch you are, does she?”
    Her words cut me deep. My chest tightened. No, she doesn’t.
    My lips were set in a straight line when a rough voice shouted from behind us, “Farah, babe, where have you been? I’ve been looking for you!” All eyes were on Chris at