Holly

Chapter 16

"I know it may be a bit early, but I think I might be starting to fall for Rowan. Obviously, I'm not ready to say I love you but I want to tell him," I say.

My dad just sits there and listens to me. I told him about how Rowan took me out on a picnic. I don't normally go to my dad for this stuff but since he is Rowan's headmaster I think he should know if his daughter and one of his students are going to get involved with each other.

I told him about Marcus and he seems a bit concerned but nonetheless allowed it. "Why don't you tell him?" He asks.

"I mean, I show it but I don't know if he feels the same way I do. He told me he really likes me so maybe?" I ask unsure.

"Well, do whatever is best for you kiddo, I'll support whatever decision you make," He says and kisses the top of my head before leaving.

I guess I should talk to Rowan about this. I don't want to take things too fast though. I walk out of the office to find Rowan but bump into Oliver and Vincent instead. "Hey guys, have you seen Rowan?" I ask.

"He should be by the food mall at the little ice cream place," Vincent responds.

"Thanks, guys," I say and make my way out. I walk down the street and to the little food mall and head to the ice cream store Vincent told me.

I search around for Rowan and stop when my eyes land on him. But that's not the only thing they catch. He's sharing ice cream with Quinn. Why do I feel like she's after every guy that I want? He's facing me so I'm not surprised by the shocked expression on his face when his eyes meet mine.

At this point, I just want to go crawl into a hole and die. I can be friends with the worms if they don't decide to hang out with other worms. 

He starts to get up from his seat but I slowly back up until I hit the door and quickly rush back to the building. I feel like I've used enough of my tears these past few days already. Why do I always choose the ones who I can never tend to keep?

I cover my face as I enter the building and run up to my room. I slam the door shut and slide down the door and bury my head on my knees as I let another sob escape.

No, I'm jumping to conclusions way too fast. I'm pretty sure it wasn't what it looks like. But compared to the Marcus situation, it literally is what it looks like. Okay, maybe they weren't on a date.

I'm not going to get upset over that because I'm going to allow Rowan t explain first. Quickly wiping the tears away, I head to the bathroom to rinse my face. I feel bad now, I shouldn't have left before letting him get the chance to explain. 

After walking back out of the bathroom I open my door and head downstairs. And to my surprise, Rowan is in the student lounge pacing back and forth with Vincent and Oliver there. They look up and see me before leaving me alone with Rowan. 

I make my way over to him and he looks at me with a worried expression on his face. "I'm sorry for jumping to the conclusion so fast," I say looking down.

He shakes his head. "It's fine. Anyone else would have thought the same thing. But since your giving me the chance to explain I will. It's not what it looks like. Actually, it is but it's not that Quinn and I are dating or anything. She's actually my cousin. I know it's shocking," He explains.

My eyes widen at what he just said. Cousins? Now that I did not expect. "Now I feel even worse for thinking you and your cousin were going behind my back," I say. "What were you guys doing?" 

"Aunt Lizzie, the receptionist, told us to spend some cousinly time together. So we went to get ice cream. And the only reason why you saw us sharing one is that she's on a diet. She's trying not to eat too many foods with high calories," He continues.