Crystal
I walked briskly through the corridors of the university, my gaze fixed on the ground as I tried to avoid the prying eyes of my classmates. Some of them, I knew, were only offering me fake respect, their words dripping with insincerity. I sighed inwardly, wishing for a moment of peace amidst the sea of judgmental stares.
Spotting Lara in the corner, engrossed in her phone, I made my way over to her. "Hey, Lara," I greeted, my voice tinged with concern. "Have you seen Amira around?"
Lara's reaction was immediate; she looked up, her expression one of shock, before hastily bowing her head in deference. "Oh, Luna Crystal," she exclaimed, her tone apologetic. "Amira said she was going to the convenience store."
I nodded in response to Lara's words, but the concern etched on her face
