The School Nurse Said I Was “Faking It”—Then My Heart Stopped in the Hallway

was overreacting. But my chest tightened again, and my vision fuzzed at the edges for half a second.

“I’m going,” I said.

Zara stood. “I’m coming with you.”

“No, it’s fine. I’ll be right back.” I grabbed my wrist before I could leave. “If she tries to brush you off, text me.”

I wish I’d listened to her more than I listened to the nurse.

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