All Chapters of HOW TO MAKE HER FALL? STEP NUMBER ONE, LIE: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

ALLISONI knew it was the holiday jitters looming over the morning air. And I got it, everyone was anxious to finish their last paper before trudging off to wherever for the one-week Thanksgiving break. At Hawthorne, our break lasted a full week rather than the usual four days, running from Saturday through to the following Sunday—but not before we had to wade through a wave of knotty midterms, structured like actual AP exams. As a STEM-heavy student, my final test was AP physics and looking at how quickly I beat time, Sienna was right: I shouldn’t have studied so hard. But I needed an outlet at the time, and studying was it. Better heartbroken and brilliant than heartbroken and failing. I chuckled and shook my head, disturbed by the direction of my thoughts. I strode down the hallway, heading to the biology lab which I presumed would be empty to wait for Si while she finished her exam. My gait faltered, stopping mid-stride when I caught Carte

ALLISON“Holy fuck, Ally!” I heard Si yell over the bass, but she knew how hyper I got when the devil’s poison touched my lips. I held up a hand, signaling that I was almost done. But was I? We kissed for a few more minutes, slick tongues slipping over each other, mint and whiskey flavor suffusing my taste buds as I sucked on his tongue. God, it felt so good— I wasn’t going to deny he was a good kisser but I wouldn’t put him on the same scale as Carter. Not even close. Oh, he did something nice with his tongue, swirling it around in my mouth before his hands suddenly surrounded my waist. Just then I was being dragged away from him. “No…” I giggled, biting on my lips as I allowed myself to be hauled back to our VIP booth. In a flash, I was back with Sienna, a fresh drink shoved into my hand. I wondered why she insisted on making me drink if she was going to stop me from having a little fun. She was such a buzzkill when I was in a party mood—and I was definitely in a party mood toni

CARTERI watched Asher race down the giant indoor slide over and over again, having a field day. My thoughts, however were nowhere near the inner child he’d suddenly unearthed. Jaxon came gliding down at top speed a second later, colliding right into Asher’s back and sending them both tumbling onto the marble floor below. “What the fuck, man?” Asher grumbled, pushing himself up and adjusting his tortoiseshell shirt.Hudson poked his head into the room—piña colada in one hand, his other arm slung around a gorgeous red-head. “Britany and I are heading upstairs. No weird noises from you guys.” He jabbed a warning finger at us, narrowing his dark brown eyes before wandering away. “Wait, what happened to Tiffany?” Asher called out, chuckling. Hudson paused, giving a nonchalant shrug.“We didn’t click.” He waved a hand over his shoulder and disappeared up the stairs with girl number two. My friends were such sluts. And coming from me, that was sayi

ALLISONI gulped, my breath catching in my throat as my palms went slick with sweat.“Carter. What… what are you doing here? How…how did you even know—““Sweetheart, I invited him over for dinner,” my dad interrupted, coming around the counter with a broad grin. “He came from far away. North Carolina, correct?” My eyes snapped from Carter’s face to my clueless father, who was standing there looking completely pleased with himself, entirely unaware that he’d just dropped a bomb on me. “No, Dad.” I said quickly, my voice tight. “He’s not staying.” I turned back to Carter, glaring at his hunky face. “You can’t stay. Right? Tell my dad.” I gave him a stern pointed look. Carter let a slow, infuriating smirk touch his lips. “Actually, I’d love to stay for dinner. Thank you so much, Mr. Monroe. That’s extremely kind of you.”I threw my head back, squeezing my eyes shut before he shot me one of his smug, cocky looks and smiled. I huffed. And Sienna?

ALLISONMy eyes widened and my heart stopped beating as we pressed against the back of the stall door. I stared up at the ceiling, fighting with everything in me to prevent the tears from falling. I was so disappointed with myself.We waited for infinity for the curious intruder to grow tired and disappear. When the last faucet shut off and a heavy door slam echoed through the room, I was convinced whoever it was had left. I released my breath in a thankful rush, relief swamping my entire being as I burst out of the cramped stall, rushing over to the mirror to inspect myself. It was just as bad as I suspected; I looked dreadful. My eyes were swimming with unshed tears, my lips swollen and red, and my cheeks were flushed. I looked harassed. If the word ashamed had a face, it would have looked like mine.“Lis, wait. I’m sorry.” Carter’s voice lingered behind me. He knew this was prohibited. If anyone was caught making out in the school bathrooms,