Chapter 7 Give Naomi Her Spot Back
Outside the classroom, Eliza yanked her arm free from Zayden’s grip.
The students in the hallway turned to stare at them.
Zayden didn’t miss the look Eliza gave him–pure disgust.
The kind of disgust that didn’t try to hide itself, like she’d just swallowed a mouthful of flies
“Zayden, I already switched seats. What more do you want?” Eliza rubbed her sore wrist.
He’d grabbed her so hard earlier, she thought he might’ve crushed her bones.
Zayden’s voice was cold. “Give Naomi her spot back.”
Eliza let out a laugh. “I earned that spot. Why would I give it back?”
“Earned it?” Zayden snorted like she’d told a joke. “Naomi gave you that spot. Don’t play dumb.”
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When Eliza didn’t answer, Zayden went on, his tone harsh. “Eliza, you know this is a city–level competition. You might be okay with the humiliation, but I’m not, and the school isn’t either! What if you bomb the test–have you thought about the consequences?”
His raised voice was starting to draw attention.
More students trickled out of the classroom to see what was going on.
One of them chimed in, “Yeah, Eliza. This is seriously out of line. You’re dragging down the whole school’s reputation.”
“Eliza didn’t even score higher than me on the last math exam. If she competes, people’ll think anyone off the street can get into Townsville High.”
“Some girls will do anything to chase a guy. Don’t they have any shame?”
Naomi stepped out from the crowd and moved to defend her.
“Guys, don’t say that about my sister,” she said sweetly. “This math competition really is a great opportunity. It makes sense that my sister would want to try. If she does well, it’ll help her
“Cores. I totally understand.”
She reached out, took Eliza’s hand, and smiled. “Sis, go ahead and take the test. I’m giving the spot to you.”
“Naomi, you’re so generous. Too bad someone doesn’t appreciate it.”
“Seriously, how can two people from the same womb turn out so different?”
The voices buzzed around her, but Eliza didn’t react.
Naomi’s eyes flashed with smug satisfaction..
She knew Eliza was insecure. She figured Eliza would run off crying any second now,
But instead, Eliza held onto Naomi’s hand and said, “Naomi, I know you’re going abroad next year. You don’t need SAT scores, so you gave me the opportunity instead. I won’t waste it. I’ll make sure the school is proud.”
Naomi’s smile froze
How did Eliza know their parents had already secured her a spot at a school overseas?
“You’re going abroad?” Zayden turned to Naomi, surprised.
She had never mentioned that before.
Other students started murmuring.
“Naomi, you’re studying abroad next year? When did that happen?”
Chapter 7 Give Naomi Her Spot Back
“Yeah, weren’t we all supposed to be prepping for the SAT together?”
“Want did you already get the study abroad slot?”
The chatter grew louder.
Everyone knew there was only one guaranteed study abroad slot per class.
It usually wasn’t confirmed until senior year, when the application process officially began.
But they were only juniors–and Naomi already had it locked down!
Their expressions shifted.
They all knew Naomi and Zayden came from money, which naturally set them apart.
But Naomi had always acted humble, easy to get along with, and that’s why they liked her.
Still… who wouldn’t want that study abroad sport
Eliza acted like she didn’t notice…
Play innocent? I can do that too.
Zayden didn’t know how to answer.
In the past, if Eliza found out his mother wanted to meet her, she would’ve lit up with barely concealed excitement.
But this time, she looked like she’d already expected it. Not a flicker of emotion
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