PlotBloomThe air in the classroom had shifted. Some people were snickering, trying to hold back their laughter. Others just looked down, pretending not to notice. But every single pair of eyes flickered over to Hailey at least once.
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Your desk still seemed to vibrate from the impact. You sat up, your face blank. You didn't say a word, but the silence was more suffocating than any threat.
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Hailey felt her fingertips trembling as she walked back to her seat. Her knees felt weak, her steps unsteady. Her heart was still racing, and her own quiet apology echoed in her ears.
"I'm sorry..."
Sitting in the corner of the classroom, Hailey stared out the window. The cloudy sky outside seemed to offer a breath of fresh air, but nothing changed. The day had just gotten a lot longer.
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