❝ In
Squad
We
Trust ❞
Monse Finnie is the new girl in Freeridge. She hopes
to start senior year off without a hitch, but she soon realizes that won't be the case.
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❝ Then we'll just have to play dirtier. ❞
It was the end of the school day and Monse rushed out of her math class feeling like a celebrity. She'd been asked nonstop questions about her relationship with Latrelle.
It was a real relationship, right?
Monse still wasn't sure, but she figured that it must be if Latrelle got so triggered that he blocked Cesar's number on her phone.
Thinking about that, she took out her phone and looked down at Cesar's number thoughtfully. She wasn't sure if she should unblock him. Maybe if she just heard him out, he would leave her alone.
"Monse," Ruby called as he walked up to her.
Monse looked up from her phone. Her eyes lit up when she saw Ruby. She missed him! "Oh hey Ruby!"
"Who you texting? Latrelle?"
Monse shook her head as she put her phone away. "I wasn't texting anyone."
"Well look." Ruby paused and spoke seriously. "I know you've heard this 100 times, but-"
Monse instantly cut him off. "Stop, Ruby. I already know what you're about to say."
"You do?"
"Latrelle is dangerous. Blah blah blah."
"Monse, we're telling you this for a reason! Something's not right with Latrelle! Even Isabella wants me to warn you!" Ruby told her.
"Your girlfriend? His ex?" Monse laughed hard. "Yeah right, she hates me."
"She does," Ruby confirmed and Monse rolled her eyes. "No offense. But Isabella wants me to warn you about him! That must mean something! She dated him, so if she says that he's dangerous, I would believe her!"
Monse let out an exasperated sigh. "Latrelle shows me nothing but respect."
"Yeah, taking your phone and blocking Cesar's number was very respectful," Ruby said sarcastically.
Monse swallowed hard. That was pretty uncalled for.
She looked down the hall and saw Cesar at his locker. Maybe she should hear him out?
She looked back at Ruby. "Fine. I'll talk to Cesar."
Ruby grinned. "Really?"
"Yup. Right now," Monse said before walking up to Cesar. Ruby followed.
"Hey," Monse said when she was inches away from Cesar.
Cesar turned around, shocked. Then he gave her a warm smile. "Monse, hey. How are you?"
"Cut the chit chat, Cesar. I'm here to let you explain yourself."
