Reality

Chapter 29

I'm about to open my car door, but Jared is already opening it for me.

"Thanks," I smile at him.

He grins, his honey brown eyes twinkling down at me. He's really good looking, I don't understand why Brittany isn't interested.

It's because of Ethan, my mind remembers.

I step out of the car and walk up the steps of the school, Jared's arm slung comfortably around me.

I might've found this uncomfortable if I knew this wasn't for, I guess you can say, a good cause.

I tried not to laugh at the puzzled looks students everywhere were giving me, Jared just waved at them.

He walked me to my locker and I dropped off the things I didn't need for first period.

Jared looked around to make sure we weren't overheard.

"Okay, so what now? I mean, we obviously got half the school talking already, it won't be long until," Jared lowers his voice even more. "Until you-know-who hears about it."

I laugh. "Relax, you sound like a character in a Harry Potter book. When they find out, we'll just have to wait to see their reaction, but whenever they're near us, we have to make it believable."

Jared nods. "Got it."

He gives me a smug smile and walks off to class, as do I.

During class, I do my work and check the clock every 30 seconds, counting down for lunch.

I have things planned for lunch.

Once the bell rings, I text Jared and tell him where to meet me.

He takes very little time to get here, which is good, because I can see Ethan from where I'm standing, at the front of the line.

"Plan?" Jared asks.

"Walk with me," I say.

I start to walk down the line, where we'll pass Ethan, and he'll undoubtedly see me.

I was about to say something, but Jared's hand slips quickly into mine just before were a foot away from Ethan, and I smirk.

I look him straight in the eye as I walk past him, and I can feel his eyes on me as I walk on by.

We wait at the end of the line, our hands still laced together, smiling at everyone who gave us weird looks, but for the most part they were just shrugging us off.

Then Brittany walked by, her two minions and Brittany wanna-be's walking right behind her, but making direct eye contact with Jared.

So of course they gasp and over react at the sight of him with me.

"Oh my gosh, Britt!" Says minion #1

Brittany stops in her tracks and turns around, flipping her hair as too look fabulous while doing everything.

I roll my eyes.

"What now, Casey?" Brittany says irritated and through gritted teeth.

Minion #2 points at Jared and I, a look of disgust on her face.

Brittany turns to me, her eyes full of hate and anger.

I smile casually and stand up straight. Jared stares at her without even moving.

"You..." Brittany begins.

"Me," I agree with a nod.

Brittany shakes her head and throws her arms up in frustration.