Chapter 3

 

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Weekend means getting to sleep in, which you find to be much needed after an eventful and exciting week at university. You've been laying in bed for hours aimlessly scrolling on your phone when a message ticks in from Sierra, head of the party planning committee.

Sierra

Hi, party planner cuties ♡
Don't forget there's a start of school year party happening tonight, tysm again 4 helping out this week. Would love 2 see u all there!
xoxo Sierra

You're under no obligation to attend, and you've also come to learn that your favorite band is playing a concert tonight, with last-minute tickets going on sale soon. Or perhaps you should keep it low energy and have a quiet day perusing the local museum?

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Arriving at university the following week, Sierra breaks away from the cluster of people surrounding her as soon as she spots you, greeting you with a genuine smile across her glossy lips.

Sierra

I never got the chance to thank you for taking care of me at the party when my friends were too busy holding their own liquor, so... thank you. I guess I've found my guardian angel.

She lets out a short giggle – a delicate, melodious sound. Then she gestures as if needing to get back to the group behind her.

Sierra

Anyway, maybe we could hang out at the mall sometime? Drinks are on me, whatever you prefer. See you around, cutie!

On your way to the next lecture, you spot a student being forced into a corner by several other students. They look imposing, and from a distance you can make out that they're picking on the lone student for acing a test.

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