Chapter 17

Sky's POV

Megan, who usually waits outside the door every morning, is not there today and her absence goes unnoticed by everyone else. There is a part of me that is concerned that her absence today may be due to the fact that I slapped her yesterday. But upon entering the school, I see her at her locker. 

Despite her face being healed, she consciously avoids making eye contact with me. I can't help but feel a little amused that she's finally taking me seriously.

While we were on our way to school, I shared the news with Kyle, but I couldn't quite gauge whether he was impressed or disappointed by what I had told him.

‘Ethan would have been proud of me. I can imagine his stupid smirk turning into a grin as I tell him how I stood up for myself.’ I quickly shake Ethan from my thoughts and rush to class.

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In anticipation of today's training session, I take the time to tighten the laces on my combat boots and adjust the straps of my tank top, re