School was too slow today. It was too long before I was standing in front of my locker at the end of the day. I pulled out the books I needed, and got rid of the ones that were rendered useless until tomorrow. I’m just glad tomorrow is Friday or I think I might die. “I want you to meet my parent’s.”
I turned to my side, seeing Scott leaning against Noah’s locker. “Seriously?”
“Why not?”
I shrugged, closing my locker. “I didn’t know we were that serious.”
“I think it’s safe to call you my girlfriend now…” He trailed.
I felt my cheeks heat and I forced a smile. “I think so.”
He grabbed my hand, lacing our fingers before walking out of school. “Would Saturday be okay?”
“That would be fine.”
We walked to his car and he leaned his back against his door. “Do you need a ride home?”
“No, I’m going to the hospital with Ash.” Half of that was a lie.
He leaned forward, kissing my temple and opening his door. “I’ll text you later.” I told him.
He smiled and got into his car.
I walked back to the front of the school and Ash finally came out with his friends trailing behind. Including one of my friends, which happens to be Ashley. She’s been attached to Rai’s hip ever since that party. I was actually happy for her. It only took a few years, but it happened.
The last person out of the door was Noah, of course.
I wish I was homeschooled, it would make my life easier.
Ash stopped in front of me, placing his sunglasses over his eyes. “Are you going to the hospital?” He asked.
“I just want to see how she’s doing until Dad gets off. Do you think you could give me a ride?”
Ash sucked air into his teeth and sighed, “I have to take Max home before his mom grounds him again. I can give you money for a cab—”
“I can give you a ride.” Noah stepped forward.
Ash glanced at Noah standing next to him and back to me. “Is that okay?” He asked.
I looked at Noah, his eyes watching me carefully. “I guess. Thanks.”
Ash’s wave was cut off as I followed Noah to his car. I hopped inside, and Noah was already starting the car when I closed the door. We pulled out of the school parking lot and he finally spoke. “I’m sorry about last night.”
“Why are you sorry?”
“Because you told me not to do something and I did it anyway.”
I laughed. “That wouldn’t be the first time, Noah.”
He didn’t find it funny. “It’ll be the last.”
“This shouldn’t be so complicated.” I muttered, leaning against my hand. “I don’t understand any of it.”
“I didn’t mean for any of this to happen. I thought I left all of that behind. I’m still trying to find the person responsible, but I have nothing. It’s a dead end. And what’s even worse is the fact that people actually think I would kill my best friend. Why would I do that? What reason would I have to murder the only person I was actually close to? There’s none.”
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The Bad Boy's Secret (Book 1)
Teen Fiction(Book 1) "What exactly did you do to get kicked out of your last school?" I felt my chest tighten when the vicious smirk played across Noah's lips. He leaned toward me in a flash, pressing me against my bedroom wall. "If I told you, I would have t...
