LOGIN~Enzo~“Welcome…” I said, opening my room door with a dramatic gesture. My stomach flipped at the thought of us being here alone on this rainy night.“You do know I’ve been here before, right?” Lucian said, already crouching like he owned the place.For a second, the memory of the last time he was here flashed in my mind, I pushed it away.“At least try and pretend,” I muttered, clearing the makeup kits off the table. “The girls really turned this place upside down.”Before I could move again, his hand grabbed me and pulled me back. I gasped softly as I landed on his lap, the couch creaking under us.“Leave that,” he murmured, wrapping his arms around me. “Stay with me. I want to feel you close.”My stomach fluttered, that familiar heat creeping in. I tried to get up, but his grip tightened around my waist, my breath hitched as my legs parted slightly, his body fitting between them like it belonged there.“I actually had something planned for tonight,” he said, leaning back just eno
~Nicole~The smell of blood mixed with rain hung thick in the air. My chest felt heavy as I ran, each step dragging, until a flash of lightning aimed as though to strike me.Just then, I jolted awake, my heart thudded so hard it felt like it might burst, realising it was just a dream.The movement must have startled the others, because I noticed all four of them leaning in, worried eyes fixed on me. Outside, it rained relentlessly, drumming against the windows like it knew my panic.Why was it raining for real?“You’re finally awake…” Liam said, cupping my face gently, his thumbs brushing my cheeks.And then the memory hit me. Chloe. Her friends. The pool. Something dragging me under. My stomach clenched, and I jerked the duvet back, eyes snapping to my ankle.There was a faint trace of red and bright lines on it. Proof that whatever had pulled me in that pool was not my imagination.“Di… did you see it?” I whispered, voice trembling, turning from one face to the next. But their
~Lucy~It startled me when Violet suddenly crashed her lips against mine, hard and desperate.For a second my mind went blank… and then I melted into it, her warmth swallowed me whole. My fingers tightened around her like she might disappear if I didn’t hold on.For weeks I had told myself I didn’t need this, didn’t need her.But the moment her lips touched mine, every lie I had fed myself crumbled.I knew this kiss, knew the way Violet moved, the way her breath trembled between us.It was terrifying how easily my body remembered her.And worse… how badly I still wanted her.Her mouth was soft but hungry, her wet tongue brushing against mine, our breaths tangling, our saliva mixing like neither of us cared about anything else.God.I didn’t realize how much I’d been starving for this.And tonight… something about her scent was different, stronger and warmer. It wrapped around my senses and pulled me deeper, making every thought blur until all I could think about was her.About touch
~Enzo~The next ten minutes dragged like a damn eternity. We searched almost every pool, every corner of the grounds, and still… Nicole was nowhere.My chest felt like it was trying to break open.Even with the cool night air brushing my skin, heat curled under my arms and pooled in my stomach. I couldn’t tell if it was fear, anger, or a mix of both.Calling Lulu flickered through my mind, but I couldn’t. Not now…not when she and Vi were probably sharing one of their rare moments. And damn it, I couldn’t alert Mrs. Winter either, the thought made everything darker and heavier.I sank against a tree, hands raking through my hair, lungs burning as I tried to steady my ragged breath. And then…my phone shattered the quiet.It rang.I hadn’t even realized how tight my fists had been until now. I snatched it up, saw Lucian’s name flash across the screen, and almost threw it across the floor in irritation.“Hello?” I barked, already letting my annoyance spill out.“Why ain't you picking
~Violet~“Hey, Nic… you in here?” I called, my voice cracking slightly as I pulled out my phone.My fingers fumbled over the screen. Why wasn't she here? Enzo had texted—she needed help. But the place was empty.I tried her line, straight to voicemail, each ring felt heavier, like time was mocking me.Honestly… I was more worried about myself than anything else.It’s her room… I mean hers and Lulu’s. And with how I've been avoiding her all day, the full moon and all, and me trying to cope with its effect, I felt like I was losing control, my thoughts, my body, everything. Not just that, but now… her scent was everywhere, clinging to the air, sharp and impossible to ignore.I shoved the phone back into my pocket, letting out a slow breath, and moved toward the door.That’s when the knob turned.My chest jerked, just the sight of her made my stomach twist.“Oh… hi,” Lulu said softly, like she hadn’t expected me either.“Hey… uh, sorry. I was looking for Nicole, but I’ll be out,” I sai
~Enzo~“Where’s Nic?” Lulu asked as she and Sab walked toward me, their laughter fading behind them.“Oh, she went to grab a few more drinks. Here,” I said, handing Lulu the cup I’d specifically made for her.“Thanks.” She spat out the gum in her mouth, then took a careful sip of the punch.“I want some,” Sab said, reaching for Lulu’s cup.“Oh, here you go. That’s hers,” I said, sliding another cup toward her.“Thanks.” She took a sip, her arm, in fact her whole body, really nestling close to Lulu.Honestly, I was starting to think Sabrina might be a problem for Violet and Lulu’s reconciliation.“So… uhm, Sab,” I said, handing her a small bowl to keep her busy and a little farther from Lulu. “Got anyone?”“Hmm… not really,” she smiled. “Why? Got someone for me?” Her laugh came out awkward but teasing.I grinned. “Depends on your type.”She pouted slightly. “It’s easy. Someone like Lucy.” Silence followed for a beat, then all of us laughed lightly.“So… you into girls?” Lulu asked, cur
~Nicole~I didn’t even get to finish seeing how Vi and Lulu’s emotional outburst ended before Enz dragged me up here— to the rooftop of one of the school buildings.Still can’t tell what Caspian said to convince him, but here I am.“Bitch, better be on your best behaviour,” Enz said, straightening
~Nicole~Landon walked in like he owned oxygen.By the time he stepped inside, Liam and I had already pulled apart…barely. Then he shot me a wicked wink as he brushed past Landon and slipped out. Traitor.“So?” Landon folded his arms, chin tilted. “What’s this about?”Right. Focus. Not on how Lia
~Nicole~After Caspian’s apology stunt, everything went sideways, but sweet.Thirty minutes later, I couldn’t even breathe without someone staring.Every hallway I walked through…eyes, whispers, phones flashing, then turning away the second I looked up.What the hell did I do now?No Lulu. No Enz.
~Nicole~“Back off.” The voice cut through the pressure crushing me. Suddenly the choke loosened, air rushing back into my lungs.I spun, slow, dizzy..Fredrick.I collapsed against him, coughing hard, fingers shaking.“What… what are you doing here?” My voice was a whisper, clingy and weak and pi







