ChristianMy gaze returned to Sky, who was now playing with a ring on her finger, avoiding raising her face to face either of them." My friends and I are alone today, what do you say we get the groups together? " she suggested, pointing to the same girls as before who were waiting nearby. Alicia was watching us expectantly, and from the look on Rose's face she was about to make up some excuse and leave, and I decided to help her with that." Actually, I have to introduce someone to Skyller, so we were just leaving, right, Baker? " I slung my arm around her shoulder, drawing her attention." Let's stop wasting time then, Christian promised to teach me how to ride his Harley later," Rose stood beside me, wrapping her arm around me to pull us away from the group.Liam looked about to protest, but before he could say anything, Theo joined us." I'll come along to supervise everything, see you later," he nodded to both of them.We walked together for a few meters in a heavy atmosphere un
RoseI concentrated on controlling the little dolls on the foosball table, moving them at an intense pace in an attempt not to let the ball pass, but that didn't do much good, since in a few seconds the sound of the ball entering our goal rang out, making me groan." Another goal," Theo celebrated, giving Sky, his playing partner, a high five." Come on, Davis. You missed another one," I complained." I'm not the only one losing, Rose. You're not helping either," Christian retorted.We had taken over one of the game rooms in the residence hall and were stuck in the game for the last few minutes. " Sky I want to switch with you, let me be on Theo's team," I asked." Rose, you can't switch teams just because you're losing," Liam warned, lying down on a couch next to the table." Who said no? " I turned to Liam." The sporting spirit," Christian warned me. " Yeah, I don't have it. I like to win," I murmured, turning back to the small players at the table.I managed to defend my side of
Rose" Rose, this car is amazing," Sky commented as she led us to the party venue." I know, my dad is crazy about her.”" And why did he give her to you then?”Skyller gave me a quick sideways glance and then turned her attention back to the road. For a second I caught myself admiring my friend's beauty; her short blond hair framed a face of symmetrical and delicate features, but the highlight was undoubtedly her eyes.Liam's intense emerald eyes were beautiful, Christian's ice-color eyes were breathtaking. But who naturally gets an almost golden tone like hers?" Family tradition. His father gave him the car, he wanted to do the same with me," I shrugged, observing the neighborhood of large houses we were in.The party would take place at the house of one of the guys who still lived in town with his parents. It was not the kind of party we were used to go, but as we parked in front of the place that was packed with guests we smiled in anticipation." Are you ready for your first par
Rose" Rose, this way " Theo guided me into one of the living rooms.Liam was sitting on a sofa, with a girl sitting on either side of him, talking to some people, that image reminded me of a mobster in the VIP area of a nightclub." Why is she laughing? " Liam frowned as we approached." You don't want to know," Sky murmured.He looked at me for a few seconds before he spoke again. " Rose, this is Nina and Charlie Sinclair, my friends," he introduced the girls standing next to him.They were both very pretty, especially Charlie, with his Native American features. I cocked my head to the side, imagining how she would look dressed in some of her native clothing. It was an interesting sight. " Rose, tell me something, what do you say we both go somewhere quieter so that we can enjoy the evening in a more comfortable way? " Liam proposed, receiving a surprised look from our friends.But the loud music was beginning to bother me a little, and I might as well lie down, or at least sit d
RoseTheo stopped the car in the driveway, turning around for the first time since we left the party." Take her to her room and try to put her to bed, I'll go find Sky and Liam," he instructed Christian.But before they could act, I opened the door, stepped out of the car, struggling to stand on my heels, staggering into the hall, drawing the attention of a few people in the common area." Rose, come back here! " Christian ran to catch up with me." Go to hell, Davis! " I shouted, almost knocking over a small table on the way." You're going to get hurt, wait for me! " he yelled at me, clearly annoyed by my attitude. I was aware of the curious looks on our little clash, but I didn't care one bit about the situation." So what? I'm stupid, aren't I? So let me get hurt, it won't make any difference to you!” I finally reached the stairs, leaning on the banister, hoping that I would make it up without falling and breaking my neck. It's okay, Rose, it's only three flights, you can do it
RoseI jumped to the floor, feeling the world spinning around me, I crawled into bed throwing myself there, giving up even changing clothes. I woke up the next day feeling like the worst person in the universe, my head was pounding, my body refused to respond to my commands properly, and my mind was slow. And unfortunately I remembered all the details of the previous night well, feeling terrible and ashamed of everything.I dragged myself into a quick shower and tried to look presentable for Phillip Black's class when all I wanted to do was lie in my bed and pretend I didn't exist for the rest of the year. This would be my gouache practice class, so I opted for loose jeans overalls that were already stained with paint, a stained t-shirt, and a pair of beat-up sneakers. I tied my hair into a simple ponytail before facing the class.The worst part of what happened yesterday was dealing with the stares that followed me down the hall while I pretended to be invisible among my classmates.
ChristianI left Rose's room still trying to control my heartbeat. What the fuck just happened? I put my hands in the front pockets of my pants trying to disguise my situation a little, but how could I control myself if I could still taste the sweetened drink in my mouth? If the sensation of her warm skin under my lips was still alive in my mind?" Damn Christian, she's drunk! " I muttered to myself, walking down the hall.I felt terrible for what had happened, all right, I had been taken by surprise by her attitude and I had externalized the desire I felt for her, but I was the sober part of that equation, I shouldn't have reciprocated.I was just reaching the stairs to go to my room when Theo's voice caught my attention." Hey, Davis. Did she sleep? " Theo asked." I left her in her room, I don't know if she slept or not," I blurted, trying not to show what had happened moments ago." Liam and Sky are stuck in an eternal DR, I gave up waiting for the car keys," he explained, climbin
ChristianA slightly more spontaneous smile appeared on her lips, but despite her acceptance the mood between us was still awkward. I stopped by the cafeteria to buy our lunch and a few minutes later we were sitting under the shade of a tree near one of the many wooden mills that were scattered around Grayfox Mills. That property was just outside the campus and was always empty and quiet, having become one of my favorite places when I wanted some peace." Wow, this place is really quiet," Rose commented, looking around." Yes, I like it here." A secluded and somewhat shady place. Why am I not surprised? " she teased, making me feel a little more at ease." You just said it was a quiet place," I commented, opening my backpack and taking out the paper bag with our lunch." But yeah, I bet the only ones who come here are you and the spirits that live in that abandoned windmill," she quipped.I just laughed at that remark, watching her face again, as much as she tried her best to joke, i