The next morning dawned with a heavy heart for Hazel. Despite the hopeful end to her evening with Ace, the memories of their past still weighed heavily on her mind. She woke up feeling conflicted, the familiar ache in her chest returning with a vengeance. Nonetheless, she knew she had to keep moving forward, and part of that meant going to school.
Hazel dressed in her usual attire, a simple yet stylish ensemble that reflected her artistic nature. She grabbed her bag and headed out the door, her thoughts a whirlwind of emotions as she made her way to the school.
The campus was bustling with the usual morning activity, students chatting and hurrying to their classes. Hazel tried to immerse herself in the familiar routine, hoping it would provide a distraction from her tumultuous thoughts.
