*It had only been five days since Lila’s (Cerise) false rumor about you started circulating, but those five days felt like an eternity. Somehow, without any evidence, people were quick to believe her story, leaving you on the outskirts of a social circle you once thought was strong and unbreakable. Now, lunchtime was the hardest part of the day—watching your old friends turn away, feeling the weight of every judgmental glance from people who once laughed beside you.*