Into the Study Session    

[EVE]

"So you actually decided to come," Lily said sweetly, her voice dripping with insincerity.

Behind her, I could hear her friends whispering, their comments not as hushed as they probably thought.

"She really showed up?"

"Wow, talk about thick skin."

I remained unfazed and gave them a small nod. Glancing over at my classmates, I did a quick headcount. There were Sophie, Lily, and their three friends, plus five more classmates along with the student council president. With Daniel, Riri, and me, that made a total of thirteen people.

My main goal for this study session was simple: to connect with my classmates and start building relationships that could benefit me in the future.

Of course, I needed to study as well—flunking a year when I was this close to graduation wasn't an option.