Chapter 65

"What did I miss?" Nick came back in.

"Julie kissed Nate," Someone filled him in and he turned to me, surprised. At that moment, Uche stood up and left. All eyes followed him and when he was out of sight, the many eyes returned to me.

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Later, after school.

"You okay?" Casey came when I was about to leave my locker.

I wasn't okay, but I wasn't about to cry on her shoulders either so I ignored her question and locked my locker, ready to leave.

"Uche likes you, it's why he didn't want you and Nate kissing; that's what everyone's saying."

"Everyone's saying that?" I went closer to her and asked in a whisper but only got a laughter from her.

"Well, no, nobody's talking about your kiss with Nate, it was just a game. I was trying to get your attention."

"Leave me alone, Casey." I hissed and turned to leave but she followed behind me.

"Even if anybody thinks Uche likes you, no one would actually talk about it, you know why?" She