As the sun starts dipping low, casting long shadows over the NBRC building, everyone rushes to clock out like it's the Olympics. I stretch my back, ready to bolt too, but—ugh. Here comes Yuyu, stomping over, eyes blazing with that 'Girl, spill the tea NOW' energy.
She grabs my arm. "Girl. We. Need. To. TALK."
I groan inside but keep my face cool. Of course she wants to ask. She's practically vibrating with curiosity.
We step out of NBRC and head to our usual drink stall, the one where gossip flows as freely as the bubble tea. As soon as we plop down with our drinks, she slams her straw down and squints at me like a detective in a drama.
"You didn't tell me you got assigned there too!!"
I fake a casual laugh, sipping through my straw like I don't care. "Haha, it was sudden, y'know? I'm just a special case who can work at NBRC while working there too. Chill, it's not that big of a deal."
