"Fine," she spat, flipping her hair. "If you want to side with her, go ahead. But don't come crawling back to me when she stabs you in the back like she always does."
She stormed off, her heels clicking against the tiles.
She didn't notice Emily glance at Jackie and smirk slightly.
Didn't notice Sara's subtle nod as if to say, She's falling right into it.
Because while Aisha thought she was scaring them back into line… they were already quietly spying on her.
And waiting for the right time to bring her down.
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Later that day, Sara pulled Jessi aside just before last bell.
"Jessi," she whispered urgently. "You can't talk to Aisha alone. She's planning to twist things — make it seem like everything is your fault. She's trying to scare you into staying on her side."
Jessi frowned, conflicted. "She already asked me to meet her after class…"
"Don't," Sara warned. "Don't fall for it. You've seen what she's done to Lilly. You're smarter than that."
Jessi hesitated — but then nodded.
"You're right," she said softly. "We can't let her keep playing us."
Sara smiled faintly. "Then let's make sure we don't listen to a word she says."
And just like that… Aisha's most dangerous plan was already starting to crumble.