Reborn Against College Cheater

I borrowed a bicycle from Iyla Richardson and rode all the way to the town's high school.

Mr. Torres, our homeroom teacher, was in the middle of tidying up the classroom. He nearly jumped when he saw me.

"Zendaya Ellis, didn't you drop out? Did you leave something behind?"

In my previous life, I chose to drop out to support Damian Reed's education. Actually, my grades were quite good, even better than Damian's. However, during that time, it was common for many girls not to continue their education past high school. Supporting boyfriends' studies was a common practice, and even more girls went to work to help their younger siblings.

Mr. Torres felt quite sorry about my decision to drop out. There were already few girls in the class, and I had been one of the top students. When he heard I was leaving to support my boyfriend's education, he sighed several times but ultimately said nothing. He just signed the withdrawal form.

Now, hearing the surprise and joy in his voice, I couldn't help but smile back at him.

"Mr. Torres, is it possible for me to change my mind and stay in school?"

I had just submitted the withdrawal application yesterday. If he hadn't yet submitted it, I could continue studying without even needing to retract it. I'm two years younger than Damian, currently in my first year of high school. If I re-enroll, I still have more than two years before the college entrance exams—there's still time for everything!

I looked at Mr. Torres expectantly and saw his face light up with excitement. With trembling hands, he pulled the crumpled application form from his pocket.

"I haven't handed it in yet. Are you sure about this? Once we move forward, there's no turning back."

"I'm sure!"

I eagerly took the paper and tore it in half, tossing it into the wastebasket. I had thought it through—tuition at the Teacher's College is fully covered, and it's not far from where we live. It's the perfect fit for me.

In my past life, Damian attended the university across from the Teacher's College. This time around, I want to see if he can manage just fine without me.