Sloane’s POV
"Well, you were terrifying." Natasha takes another dig at me.
Penny laughs, shaking her head. "It wasn't anything personal. We just assumed you preferred being left alone. Turns out you're not nearly as unfriendly as we thought."
I look down at my drink, absorbing their explanation.
That's it?
They thought I didn't want company, so they left me alone. When circumstances forced us to work together, they discovered I wasn't the unpleasant, unapproachable girl they'd imagined.
And now, they talk to me as though I’ve always belonged with them. I’m in their group chat, sharing food, laughing at their jokes, and receiving messages just to check how I’m doing. We go to the movies together, hang out, and even go on double dates with Xavier and me. They actually like me and do no
