She Poured Soda Into My Gas Tank and Smirked—At 7:42 A.M., the Consequences Arrived

watching Ashley’s smirk falter slightly at my calm tone. “You’ve made similar mistakes before.”

I didn’t wait for her response. I walked past both of them, their shocked faces barely registering, and went inside my house. The door closed behind me with a quiet click that felt louder than any slam.

The cool dimness of my home wrapped around me like armor.continue reading …