Taylor
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I sit in communications class next to Noah and try my best to listen to him as he rants about his weekend. I stare at the table and think about how the fuck I was gonna get enough money to go back to Boston for winter break.
I just wanted to spend the holidays with my mom but my broke ass probably won't be able to. I would drive but that's probably gonna be more money compared to a flight because of gas.
"Are you even listening?" Noah says, breaking me from my thoughts.
I sigh.
"Sorry, I zoned out." I say.
"You good?" He asks with a concerned look on his face.
I force a smile and nod.
"Well, if somethings up just tell me. Okay?" He says.
"Of course." I say.
He smiles just as we hear a familiar voice.
"Tay-Tay!!!" Garrett's voice fills my ears.
I turn my head and see Garrett run over to me.
"Hey." I say.
"Hi." He says as he sits down next to me.
"You know that's someone's seat, right?" I ask.
"They'll find a new one." He smiles.
I roll my eyes at him.
"Hey, Noah." He says as he looks over at the guy next to me.
"Hi." Noah says.
"Last week before break." He says.
I nod.
"Are you excited?" He asks.
"Sure." I say.
He frowns.
"You okay?" He asks.
"Yeah." I say just as the professor walks in.
Everyone focuses their attention on the professor as he begins the lesson.
I still had to fucking write my midterm for this stupid class. I wanted to cry.
I somehow get through class and quickly pack my stuff and run out of there after it ends but of course Garrett runs after me.
"Taylor!" He yells as I walk out of the building.
He catches up to me and I sigh.
"What?" I snap as I turn to him.
"What's wrong?" He asks.
"Nothing! I'm fine!" I yell before I run down the stairs of the building.
"Taylor! Wait!" Garrett yells.
I continue to storm off before he grabs my arms and turns me to face him.
"What the hell is wrong?" He snaps.
I look at him before I break down in tears.
"I hate my life, that's what's wrong! I wanted to go see my mom for break but I'm fucking broke! I have no money to go back to Boston! And then there's that fucking stupid ass midterm that I haven't even started yet!" I yell at him as tears stream down my face.
He looks at me in shock as I sob. He quickly pulls me to him and we both stand there hugging each other while I cry.
"I'm sorry, Tay-Tay." He whispers.
"I don't wanna leave her alone for the holidays." I cry.
"She'll be okay, she knows the struggles. You don't have to let it bring you down." He says.
I pull away and look up at him.
"I'll give you money and pay for your ticket." He says.
"No, I'm not gonna let you do that." I say.
"Why?" He asks.
"Because, I don't want you to give me money out of pity." I tell him.
He stares at me.
"Fine. My dad and mom invited me for dinner back home in Boston, come with me." He explains.
I stare at him.
"What?" I ask.
"Come to dinner with my family." He says.
I sigh before I turn around and start walking away.
"Taylor." He calls before he stops in front of me.
"I'm not coming to meet your parents, Garrett." I say.
"Why not?"
"Because we aren't even together, and the only reason you're inviting me is because I don't have money to go home." I tell him.
"I already told him that I was inviting my girlfriend too." He admits.
I stare at him in shock.
"What?" I ask.
"Be my girlfriend,Taylor." He says.
"But you don't do relationships."
"Yeah, but with you. I'll do anything if it's with you." He says.
"Are you serious?" I ask.
"I've never been serious before other than when it comes to hockey. But Taylor, I want this. I want to be with you. I've never felt this way about any girl before you." He explains.
"Okay." I smile.
"Okay?" He asks.
I nod.
"I'll be your girlfriend." I tell him.
He smiles before he pulls me into a hug and spins me around.
"Yes!" He cheers.
He put me down and kissed me passionately.
"Tay-Tay's my girlfriend." He brags after he pulls away.
I laugh.
"Shut up." I say as I start to walk away.
He walks with me and throws his arm over my shoulder.
"You have a crush on me." He sneers.
"I'll break up with you if you don't shut up." I told him.
He chuckles.
"You like me too much." he says.
I roll my eyes.
"So you'll come to dinner?" He asks.
I sigh and nod.
He smiles before kissing my forehead.
Garrett Gray is my boyfriend. Now what the fuck?
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The Bet (Book 1 in The Deception Series)
RomanceGarrett Gray was the captain of Rowan University's hockey team, he was a girl magnet, he could have any girl at his feet with a flash of his smile. He was your typical cocky, humorous jock that everyone loved. Taylor Perez was a typical college stud...
