Busted in Study Hall

I knew better, but there I was, scrolling through TikTok during study hall. It's not like I wasn't studying, I had notes open on my laptop and everything, but every few minutes, I couldn't resist checking for new notifications. So what if I got caught? Sure, Ms. Patel gave me a detention slip and reminded me that this is the last chance to get off her radar before she calls in the principal. But honestly, why do I feel more anxious about missing out on trends than I do about disappointing my parents or getting into trouble at school? It's like something fundamental shifted inside me, from worrying about grades to caring more about likes and follows.