Chapter 44 - Collin

I didn’t get to bring up what James asked me after practice to Cassidy. After visiting with Riko and having plans to return, she was in a good mood. I didn’t want to ruin that by talking about her dumb brother.

And I didn’t want to bring him up when she told me she not only told Riko we’re together, but she told Riko and the other girls what really happened with Brant. Maybe not in detail, but she told them.

She opened up to them and realized she’s got more people in her corner than she thought. And fuck I’m proud of her. She’s moving forward, and that’s what matters most to me.

And if her progress wasn’t enough to make me forget all about James and his odd question, something is going on with Justin and Ben. How do I know? Because I’ve known them since we were five.

And as I pull up to Cassidy’s with them in the backseat, the awkward vibes are so thick you could cut them with a knife. There hasn’t been their typical banter.

Glancing to the backseat before getting out, I caught J