The Next Step {The Beginning}

Chapter 35

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•Chapter 35•

Stephanie's POV

So, I'm in study hall because I was late for class. I am trying to get my history homework finished but I see Carson come in and his eyes meet mine.

I know I won't be getting much homework done.

I quickly look back down to my papers and start working again although I'm just thinking about him. And of course he sits at my table, across from me.

I slowly look up at him.

Stephanie: "can I help you?"

Carson: "we need to talk."

Stephanie: "actually, I recall you telling me that the last time we would ever associate is when we tell Chloe."

Carson: he smirks, "well exactly. We haven't told her yet."

Stephanie: "but I also said to act like we already have. So that includes not talking until then." I say grabbing my pencil and writing my answers to the questions I was assigned.

Carson grabs my pencil from my hands.

Carson: "I'm serious."

Stephanie: "me too. And I thought that's what you wanted." I say tilting my head, "to not talk. That's what you decided."

Carson: "but you agreed with it."

Stephanie: "only because I was obligated to. I knew whatever I said, you would have gotten your way."

Carson: "okay, but I know you want to talk. So let's just say you're getting what you wanted."

I just look at him because I know he's right.

Stephanie: I stand up and grab my books and my bag, "fine."

He stands up along with me.

Carson: "okay."

We both walk out of the library and the librarian looks suspicious.

Carson: "I have to take her to the nurses room. She has a fever." He says putting his hand on my forehead.

I push his hand away and glare at him.

The librarian nods and we walk out into the hallway. There's nobody in sight and I know this is the only place we can talk.

Stephanie: "what do you want?" I ask.

Carson: "Brooke- she told me she made a mistake."

I look at him confused.

Carson: "breaking up with me." He finishes.

Stephanie: "and?" I ask shrugging.

Carson: "I came to you to ask how you feel."

Stephanie: I snicker, "really?"

Carson: "what?" He shakes his head.

Stephanie: "so now you care about what I think?"