B I T T E R

C H A P T E R SEVEN

On Monday morning, I walked to my locker to find Ace standing there. He was leaning against it. How did he know where my locker was? This meant that he took note of me, too.

"How did that ass kicking feel?" I teased him. I sipped my coffee which was still hot.

"Not as good as I'm going to make you feel." He flirted.

I handed him my coffee so I could open my locker, "We will see. You didn't even tell me you weren't coming, asshole."

"My parents wanted me to stay home since it was a school night. I peeped you at Ray's house, though." He replied.

"That's no excuse not to text me." I ignored his comment about Ray. Maybe the jealousy was sinking in.

"You're right. I'm sorry."

I was shocked. Maybe he was more comfortable with me now. I felt him watching me as I shuffled through my locker. I went slower than usual to buy time with him. I glanced at him and smiled. He returned it and I almost died from how cute his smile was.

My smile fell when I saw Caitlyn turn into our hallway. I knew she would try to interrupt us, but who would I be if I let that happen?

"Thanks, babe. You're the cutest." I took my coffee back and stepped closer to him. There was little space between us. I stood on my tippy toes and whispered in his ear, "Let's skip first period."

His breath was warm against my neck, "I can't. I have a D in my first period."

I frowned and stepped away. Why was he so dumb?

"Whatever." I rolled my eyes. Caitlyn was getting closer and she looked angry.

"Don't be mad. What if I come over?" he placed a hand on my waist. I smirked because Caitlyn made a big deal of walking past us. She basically stomped and glared at us.

"Fine. You can come over." I said, but he was distracted. His hand was on my waist, but he was watching Caitlyn.

"I think I need to go talk to Caitlyn." He sighed. If he left me for her, I was going to throw a fit. I was going to rage hell! If only he knew what she'd done last night. I couldn't tell him. He would probably blow up at me. I needed him to like me more than her.

"No, you don't." I placed my hand over his. I moved it to his chin and tilted his head down so our eyes could meet. I put on my best pleading face.

He shifted his eyes to her but then back to me, "It's the right thing to do. She's probably just jealous even though she doesn't even know what's really going on here."

I stepped back from him, feeling insulted. Why chase after a peasant when you have a queen right in front of you?

"I'm sorry," he whispered before walking away. I heard him calling Caitlyn's name. I slammed my locker shut and saw the girls walking towards me. I stomped over to them so they would know I'm upset.

"That bitch stole my man." I clenched my fist.

"Whoa, calm down. What happened?" Riley asked. She took my hand in hers.

"We were flirting and having a good time and then she walked by, glaring at us. So that idiot ran after her." I spit.

"It's okay, Char. She just doesn't understand what we could do to her." Havoc assured me. Her words reminded me of what I obtained last night.

"You are so right! I got a video of her sucking Ray off last night, too. I could easily ruin her life." I found myself smirking again.

"And if Ace ever found out what a hoe she was, he would drop her instantly. Then, he's all yours." Spencer said. Dedication moment for Spencer: Thanks for always reminding me to slay. Not sure where I'd be if we didn't meet.

"Not to mention, he doesn't give all the others that like him the time of day. If you dated him, you two would be such a power couple. The guys would hate him and the girls would hate you." Riley pointed out.

"You guys are all right. I never wanted to date him, though." I frowned.

"Charlotte, who are you talking to? We all know you like him." Havoc shook her head.

"Fine, maybe I do. I just don't know why. I could honestly do better." I sighed.

"He doesn't have to be long term. You could dump him next year if you guys last that long." Riley said.

I wondered if I liked Ace or if I liked the idea of Ace. Did I appreciate his personality or did I want to make the other girls in school jealous?

"I have a lot to think about. Thanks, ladies. I'll catch you guys at lunch." I walked to my AP Psychology class, sipping my coffee.

I was usually dead in the morning, so I wasn't paying attention at all. It was a wonder to me how I managed to pass my classes when I barely paid attention in them.

My phone vibrated on the desk. My teacher glared at me, but didn't comment. Most students went on their phone in her class since she was boring.

Aidan: Hey, it's been a while

I read the text over and over to make sure I was seeing things correctly. Aidan and I didn't usually text each other. We would snapchat each other and sometimes we talked on there. Occasionally, we facetimed, once a month or so.

Me: Hey

Aidan: I'm gonna be in your area for a football game. I really want to see you. Can we make plans?

I began to bite my nails, unsure of what to say. I wanted more than anything in the world to see Aidan again, but I was also nervous. What if he didn't love me anymore?

Well, that couldn't be possible. He told me he loved me first.

Me: Yeah, sure. Send me the details and I'll come. We can get something to eat afterwards

Aidan: Awesome, thanks. I miss you so much. It's not the same without you

I send him a red heart and clicked my phone off.

Ace? Who's Ace? I've got Aidan back.