When He Tricked Me Into Leaving

Summary

I’d promised my childhood friend, the one always getting picked on, that I’d transfer schools with him for a fresh start.

But the day before the transfer agreement was finalized, he suddenly backed out.

I’d inadvertently walked past his classroom door and overheard him talking to his buddies.

“You sly dog! Playing the victim all this time, just to ditch Avery Chu.” His friend’s voice was dripping with teasing.

“But she’s been with you since you were kids. Can you really stand to let her go to a strange new school alone?” another voice pressed.