Helanie:
"Nobody else knows," Lamar whispered in my ear as soon as we entered the hall again. Rudy and Sage were busy chatting with their other friends, but when they saw me, they quickly rushed toward me.
"Where have you been?" Sage held my hand, giving me a quick once-over from head to toe before stepping back so Rudy could approach me.
"Are you okay?" he asked, his eyes scanning me.
I didn't know how long my truth could stay hidden, but since the culprits would remain silent for the sake of their reputations, I would stay silent too—preparing a better plan this time.
"She was tied outside by the bad guys."
Just when I thought Lucy would behave, she walked in and said it in the sassiest tone. "And we're going to make sure the bad guys don't come near her again, okay?"
I rolled my eyes at her.
"What? Who the fuck tied you outside?" Rudy's muscles tensed, his eyes turning red with anger.
