TESSA.
The moment I stepped into class, I spotted Nova at the back, laughing at something a guy said. My stomach tightened. I didn’t even bother to smile when she looked up.
“Really?” I said, walking up to her. “You couldn’t wake me up?”
Nova blinked, confused. “Wake you up? What are you talking about?”
I dropped my bag on the desk and crossed my arms. “I was at your house last night, remember? I woke up this morning in someone’s room, Jaxson’s room, actually, and realized I missed half of class because my lovely best friend forgot to exist.”
Her eyes widened. “Wait, what? You slept in his room?”
I sighed. “Don’t start.”
Nova’s face lit up like she just got the juiciest gossip in the world. “Hold on, what were you doing there? Did you two—”
“Don’t.” I cut her off, sliding into my s
