Chapter 20
Mathew
“You know this is a terrible idea, Megan.” I muttered, turning away from Megan, and dragging my fingers through my hair.
“I am not asking you to do anything, Mathew. I just want you to go with me.” she pressed on, tugging at my arm and pouting her lips cutely. A gesture that would have me do anything she wants from me, but definitely not this one.
“I told my classmates that I'll be coming with my boyfriend! It'll be embarrassing to show up alone.” she added, sadness creeping up her face.
“Megan…” I held her shoulders, eyes on her. “You can ask for anything else, but not this. I can't go with you.”
“Mathew—”
“Do you have any idea what you are saying, Megan? This is dangerous! What if Rose sees us together?”
“Do you think this will end well if Rose—”
“Rose! Rose!! Rose!!! Does everything have to be about her? I'm fucking sick and irritated of that name!” She yanked my hands off and yelled at the top of her lungs, pulling at her hair.
“You need to listen to me, Meg. We
