Chapter 1: "Heartbeat and High Heels"

STRAIGHT OR NOT BRIEF PREFACE Welcome to Straight or Not—a story of friendship, secrets, old feelings, unexpected attraction, and emotions that refuse to stay hidden. When Ryder returns, Zoey and Mia's friendship may never be the same. AUTHOR'S NOTE Hey, beautiful readers! ❤️ Thank you for giving this story a chance. I hope you enjoy the romance, jealousy, secrets, confusion, and drama. Please vote, comment, and share your thoughts. Your support means so much!COPYRIGHT© 2026. All rights reserved. This is an original fictional work. No part may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or adapted without written permission. All characters and events are fictional.