Abducted

It was me, who had walked in on them, who had run away, and who had been chased down the stairs. I felt like I was going to be sick. How did this get out? And who was behind it? I thought I had kept the whole thing a secret, but now it seemed like the whole school knew.

I felt a wave of panic wash over me as I realized the implications. Sandra and Professor Ednut would think I did it. I looked up at Joseph, who was watching me with a concerned expression.

"Hey, are you okay?" he asked, his voice soft.

I put his phone on the table and hastened out of the class to call Sandra. If she wasn't in school yet, she shouldn't bother coming. And if she hasn't seen the forum, she shouldn't bother checking.

Walking away from the building, I quickly dialed her number, my heart racing with anxiety. She picked up on the first ring, and I could hear the cheerful tone in her voice.

"Hey, Jessica! I'm surprised you called me. What's up?"