Whispers in the Hallway Cole Maddox came to Halston High to disappear-not to catch the attention of the school's scariest girl, the basketball star, or the queen of glitter and gossip. But secrets have a way of slipping through the cracks. And in these hallways, nothing stays quiet for long. High school drama, messy feelings, and one stormy past collide in a story about identity, friendship, and the risks we take when we finally let someone in... And that person screams.

As I was opening the door, a hand fell on mine, shutting it back. I could feel his presence behind me and I let out a shaky breathe. Then his face was next me. "Are you avoiding me?" He whispered. I quickly shook my head. _______________________________________ I stopped in my tracks when I saw who was sitting on his motorcycle waiting for me outside. I gasped. He looked up from his phone and grinned. "Y-you waited." He shrugged. "How else would you have gotten home. I wanted to make sure you were okay." "But your extra classes-" "Forget it, I was late anyway, princess." He took my hand to help me onto the bike. He sat down as well an I was already grabbing him tight. I can't let go of someone like him. ___________________________________________ "What?" I breathed out. I felt heated breaths on my face which startled me. Instantly, my eyes fell open. Quentin was gazing down at me... but not at me? How do I write this? It was like he was dazed a bit, staring down at something else attached to my face. And that 'something else' was very close to HIS 'something else'. I don't remember who pulled away faster, me or him.

"Kill me." He said. "I'd love to but I don't keep the blood of a fool on my hands." I deadpanned.