Chapter 33: Cassidy

##Chapter 33: Cassidy

Book One: Stay

"Hey, look who decided to pop over for a visit. It's my phantom roommate." Even though these words are muttered, they're still loud enough for me to hear.

I hesitate over the threshold before closing the door behind me. My gaze settles on Brooklyn as she sits in the middle of her bed and paints her toenails. Unsure what the issue is, I hover near the exit and wonder if it's too late to retreat.

The corners of her lips sink into a frown as she continues to ignore me.

With a sigh, I set my leather bag on the floor beside my desk before settling on my twin bed. She doesn't spare me a glance, which only reinforces my suspicions that she's pissed at me.

As I comb through my thoughts, I realize I haven't seen or spoken to Brooklyn in a couple of days. I've spent the past few nights with Cole, and have been on the go with class, practice, and tutoring.

The last time we spoke, everything was fine. By the look on her face, that's no longer the case.

As Brook