As Lise and I gathered our trays, ready to make a quiet escape after the hilarious cafeteria scene, Cassandra's voice cut through the din again.
"Hey! You two!" she called out, and I instantly froze, my fingers clutching the edge of my tray a little too tightly. "You're not sneaking out of here without us, are you?"
I exchanged a glance with Lise, who looked equally confused and amused. Before either of us could respond, Cassandra was already heading toward our table, her eyes gleaming with a mischievous intent that I wasn't sure I wanted to be a part of.
Zaya, sensing danger, immediately sat up straighter, her expression shifting from relief to mild panic.
"Cassandra, babe, they're probably busy—"
"Nope!" Cassandra interrupted, waving her hand dismissively. "We haven't hung out in forever. Let's go on a double date! You, me, Eileen, and Lise. It'll be fun!"