Reckless Hearts
pen smoothly completed the cross mark in the tiny square of the calendar. She ha
lly considered this day throughout the past week, her nerves threatened to drive her to madness as it drew near. The absence of her friends, who h
o a cold liquid mirroring the raindrops against her window. The thought of its taste made her cringe, and she abandoned the book in
instantly recognized her mother's presence. "Come in, Mom,"
. It was evident that she hadn't found a moment of rest either. Approaching the bed, she embraced Ruby and plante
nds are going to be
opportunity to branch out, experience othe
ding about it," Ruby retorted, her gaze d
ss of milk. She braced herself for a scolding, but to her surprise, her mother smiled. "Drink
t day tomorrow," her mother reassured, switching off
ries refused to dissipate. They manifested as recurrin
*
nty minutes to reach her first class. Despite repeatedly co
ed the idea, urging herself forward with determination. "You
class of the day was scheduled. Suddenly, she remembered that
other students. Consulting the map once more, she realized she would have to wal
, realizing there was an error in the map. With no other option, she approached a
oat, Ruby spoke
tly, and all eyes turned towards
-fitting t-shirt that draped lazily over her body, and her straight, silky hair cascad
student in senior year. I was wondering if you could help me fin
rained from commenting. Smiling warmly, she introdu
m the group, who strode towards them, his gaze fixed on Ruby. He stood tall, boas
ectly, "I'll show you the way to the o
lied, offering a
nto his ear. Ruby strained to catch the words but couldn't. She obser
? That's the office. The map hasn't been updated. It was reloc
hint of hesitation flickered in her mind, sensing some potential trouble, but she dismissed the feeling. Caden's
kly, Ruby pushed the office
milkshake strategically positioned above the door had been flip
hing his stomach as he laughed at her misfortune. He glanced at another guy, Daniel, who joined in
get out of here." The group retreated, leavin
d from her hair. Her nostrils flared, and without a second thought, her hand connected with Caden's cheek, delivering a forceful slap
-Ruby fueled by anger, and Caden real
, he growled through gritted teet