Bound by Hearts

her nerves tingling with anticipation. It was her first day at Roosevelt High, an

endly face she had seen before. It was Maya, a girl she had briefly met du

Audrey greeted, relieved to have someone to navi

ered me. Let's stick togeth

es, lunch breaks, and laughter. Their friendship helped Audrey feel more at

aths with a particularly rude and handsome guy named Eric. He seemed to exude an a

her books to scatter across the floor. She expected a simple apology or at least a hint of courtes

g day, she encountered him again near the lockers. Determined to make her point, Audrey mustered her courage. "Hey, I don't apprec

r a moment, his confident facade faltered, as if her words had struck a ne

ama. Just stay out of my way," he retort

gative feelings toward him. Rumors circulated among the students about his rude behavior and his su

ship with Maya, who offered support and encouragement. They shared stories abou

t Eric's presence overshadow their time at Roosevelt High. Audrey

the eye. She pondered the reasons behind his rudeness and whether th

ile exploring the layers behind Eric's harsh exterior. With Maya by her side, she embarked on a path of understanding, hop