Chapter 5

Wren’s pov

“You’re drunk.” It was the only reasonable thing to say, the only thing that made sense given Dani was leaning close to me like that.

“A little.” He admitted, like it was nothing, like he didn’t just ask if he could kiss me.

“Then you should move… I’m your friend, not some random girl you could throw such words at.” I kept my voice calm even though my blood had literally run cold. “We should pretend this never happened.”

He didn’t move.

“Dani.” I pressed on longer. It was getting awkward by the minute. I stood up once he leaned away. “I’ll be leaving, goodnight, Dani.” My voice was almost shaky. “Get back home safely.”

I turned to walk away when he grabbed me by my arm. Not hard but strong enough to stop me from walking away. He stood up, leaning closer to me but not the uncomfortable kind, his eyes were dark and plain.

“Dani..:” I trailed quietly.

“Are you really going to leave?” He asked, from the frown on his lips I could tell he had something else in mind to blurt out but changed his mind at the last minute.

“Of course I’m going to leave.” I frowned, twisting my hand away from him but it barely did anything. How delusional I was to think I could have more strength than an athlete?

Even in his drunk state I was no match for him so I didn’t bother struggling anymore.

His hand slid from my wrist to my waist, I stood for a second dumbfounded and my body froze in shock. He suddenly pressed his lips against mine, literally sucking the air out of me. I struggled to push him off but to no avail so I decided to give in.

My hands felt heavy even as they were empty, so I leaned them on his chest, closing my eyes and telling myself this was going to be over soon enough.

I kissed him back.

I kissed him back because I apparently am the person who makes the worst decisions when I’m in the same space as Dani Calloway. I grabbed the front of his shirt, pulling him closer to me. My head went quirky, no thoughts just two people kissing and almost losing themselves.

I felt lighter having him this close… What was I thinking?.

I pushed him away, gasping for air. “Fuck.” I gasped, brushing my fingers through my hair. Looking at him I went still, he was still very close to me, his thumb gently touching my lips that were probably already swollen thanks to him.

Then I heard footsteps behind him, I moved slightly away and gulped. “Bla…”

Before I could fully blurt out his name he was storming towards us. “So this is the reason why you came, huh?” He roared, I stepped back so fast I nearly lost my footing, Dani reached out to hold me from falling with one hand before letting go of me instantly, both of us turning to face Blake.

I stood between them. “It’s not what you think Blake.”

He stopped. “Don’t you fucking tell me that shit.” He snapped at me and turned his gaze to Dani. “I’m done with your shit, I’m going to teach you not to mess with what’s mine!” He snarled, pulling me away from Dani’s side to stand behind him.

“Dani is drunk, he had no idea what…”

“Fucking shut it.” He threw a punch straight at Dani’s jaw.

The drink in his hand hit the grass, Dani’s head snapped sideways from the impact, Blake didn’t stop, he swung again but Dani caught his hand this time. Two of them grappled while a handful of other students gathered around cheering them on.

“Stop.” I moved towards them, trying my hardest to tear them apart. “Stop it, Blake stop…”

“Get away Wren,” Dani warned, dodging another punch from Blake, the cut on his mouth from earlier had reopened and fresh blood seeped out from his lip.

“Both of you, stop.” I reached for Blake’s arm, trying to get him to stop, but neither of them even spared a glance towards me. Blake was either focused on giving more punches or blocking the ones Dani lunged at him. Dani was also doing the same thing.

“How dare you touch my girl?” Blake snarled. “There are lots of bitches you could kiss in this damn party and you chose mine?”

“Well, it’s not like she hated it.” Dani chuckled darkly, his eyes staring joyously at the punches he had inflicted on Blake.

“Stop this madness, please,” I begged. It was my fault and I didn’t want this to continue

“Keep your damn mouth shut.” Blake snapped, glaring at me. “Why do you have to be such a bitch to me? You really must be toying with me that much, huh?”

“It’s not what you think, I already explained to you.”

“Save your fucking lies for later.” Blake snarled, his eyes burning with rage. “I tried not to hope for the worst but you’ve finally given me every reason to.”

“So daring of you to say, you treat her like trash and I believe I’m only doing this to make her realize she doesn’t have to remain with a self-centered psycho head who isn’t loved at home.” Dani sneered. “Come on druggie, aren’t the pills enough to keep you calm anymore?”

“Dani quit talking nonsense, are you trying to…”

Dani turned around to look at me. “You really don’t know a lot about the guy you’re dating, do you really know what he’s like?”

I gritted my teeth. “I know he doesn’t take advantage of girls as you do.” I snapped back at him. “You think you’re better than him? You’re nothing more than a man whore, you’ve practically slept with the whole school if not more.”

“I can say the same for your darling boyfriend.” He smirked, when all of a sudden Blake swung his fist towards him. Dani swerved and dodged, kicking him in the side.

I was about to step in between them again when I felt a hand push me.