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Gross

I don't even want to think about it

Trent’s eyes look dark when I return one, replaced with black pupils As to be expected, his jaw is tight

I’ry with me still, but he doesn’t seem to be Not really At least not more so than usual

“Coo”

I shake et to school”

“You don’t have to be at school for two hours”

“I forgot you know my schedule”

My eyes roll of their own accord

He glowers down atabout you, Payton”

“Not really,” I mumble under my breath

We’re both silent for aat each other before Trent takes a step toward the direction of his building

“Co o to school”

“I don’t have time The next train isn’t for two hours I’ll still miss class”

“I’ll drive you”

“Don’t do me any favors, please,” I mumble

They always co

“Want to say that louder?”

“I said don’t do me any favors” I tipto have a damn attitude about it later”

That shuts him up

Together, we start to head back in the direction of his place, but I’s, and because of the blood trickling down

I’ us The next thing I know, I’ht in his arms

Cradled to his chest

Like the day I cried into him Only this time, I’m able to enjoy it

Dammit, Payton You are not supposed to enjoy this

“I can walk,” I say, sounding more breathless than I wish to

“This is faster”

He can’t hold ht I can feel his heartbeat

I hate him

Fine, ainst his that will certainly be confused if he’s nice to ain The last ti and playing over the moment on repeat in my head

And that was

This

This is so much more