Rosie was the kind of girl teachers adored and friends trusted too easily. She never raised her voice, never broke a rule. She only smiled—and somehow, that was enough to make people listen.
Ashlin used to be the happiest among us. Her laughter filled every break, and Emily was always beside her—her best friend, her mirror. But as weeks passed, Rosie began to sit closer to Ashlin.
"Let's study together," she said. "Emily won't mind."
At first, we thought it was harmless. But it wasn't as the session continued.