Chapter 176

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The cafeteria was buzzing with the usual Monday chaos- students laughing, trays clattering, and the smell of fries and coffee filling the air. Susie and I had managed to snag our favorite corner table by the window, the one with the good view of the courtyard that we always fought other people for on busy days.

I was halfway through my sandwich when I pulled out my phone, my thumb hovering over Ezekiel’s profile.

“I think it’s time I follow him back.” I said, still chewing.

“No!” Susie said quickly, reaching across the table and grabbing my wrist before I could tap any!! follow him yet.”

I blinked at her. “Why?” My finger was still frozen over the follow button, waiting.

“I mean, I unfollowed him that day because I thought he was dating Aida.” I explained, lowering my voice slightly even though nobody around us was paying attention. “Things are different now. We’re actually talking.”