The soul inside Tabitha had been that girl—the one who wasn't just invisible, but actively bullied for existing. The kind of girl who wouldn't dare set foot at prom unless she wanted to become the punchline of some cruel prank.
(And if you were wondering whether her classmates had pulled a classic "Carrie" moment on her . . . well, let's just say that pig's blood wasn't involved, but the emotional scars? Oh, they were there.)
This time, though?
This time would be different.
She had a fresh start, a new life, and—most importantly—a prom ticket in her hands.
Sure, she was still technically an outcast, but she was a new person now. She had Reid, and despite his tragic lack of athletic ability, he was going with her.
Which, by the way, he hadn't fully processed yet. But she was calling it a done deal.
