He Said Someone Like Him Would Never Date Me — So I Made Sure He Never Would

back, chin level. Every step felt like walking through fire. But I didn’t look back.

Outside, the night air hit my face like a cold splash. I stood on the sidewalk shaking so subtly I hoped no one could see it.

My phone buzzed. A snap from Mason—Derek’s best friend. Mason never messaged me directly. Not unless something had happened. I tapped it with continue reading …