Chapter Sixteen

It's lunch break and Cassie and I are heading to the cafeteria. We’re waiting in line to get food when Collins approaches us.

“Hey” He greets, his arms open and he hugs me. I’m stunned by it because although we spoke at the party last Friday night, however were not friends or anything. I could count how many times we’ve spoken to each other and we’ve both attended Rixon High for years.

“Hey, Collins” I greet him when I’m finally able to pull away from his hug, although it was unexpected, it wasn't bad, he smells nice at least, not sweaty or foul like some other boys.

Cassie waves at him, choosing to remain silent.  

Collins smiles at me, "You looked really pretty last night"

"Thank you"

"I wished we had got to speak more" He confesses as we get our food and walk towards the cafeteria chairs. We stop at the table where Case and his friends are sitting.

"Hey man" He greets Case and they shake hands and hug in that bro-like h