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Chapter 25
Izzy
I think they announce what the prom court week events are going to be after I stand in front of everyone in the gym, but to be honest, I'm not totally sure. When Matt announced that Sam Patterson was on the court and was coupling with Natalie, I didn't know what was going on. I still had no idea how many votes I'd received, but I know for a fact that I’m the joke vote. And I know Sam is the guys’. The two joke votes are always coupled together for court week. Then I remember Matt saying he wanted to couple with me.
When he walks over to me, my head is spinning, and my body is in a frenzy as he leans closer. He somehow worms his arm under or around my hooded sweater, putting his hand on my back. Or maybe he’s magic and magically did it because at that exact moment I feel like someone from Hogwarts hit me with Petrificus Totalus and I’m frozen in place. Only I’m not cold. I’m on fire.
I still have my top as a barrier between his skin and mine, but it doesn’t matter. My tank top—my entire wardrobe—might as well be burning up. And when he leans closer to me, it isn't like he’s normally done in class. I still feel his warm breath, but his entire body is closer. I catch much more of his scent than normal, making my breath hitch. And when his cheek lightly brushes against mine, I’m done. I clench my fingers tight as he whispers, "Hottest. Edward. Ever."
And that’s all she wrote. Or, he, in this case. In this moment, he could ask me to the prom again I’d say yes in an instant. He could start making out with me, tear my clothes off, or any other r-rated ideas that are popping into my head at the moment, and I wouldn't bat an eyelash. I’m like putty. Clay. Matt could shape me however he wanted, and I'd happily oblige.
"All right," someone else starts on the microphone, but I’m not sure who.
I see Natalie walk in front of me and look to the side. Everyone else on the basketball court is starting to walk away, and I have no idea what is going on.
"You okay there, Nerd Girl?" Matt whispers, still close but not close enough.
"What?"
"We're good now. You can head back to Cindy and Veronica while we announce court week stuff."
"Oh.” I blink for a moment, looking at him. I lick my bottom lip and see him smile.
"Got something on your mind?"
"What?" God, I’m repeating the same one-worded question.
Putting his hand on my back again, I swallow nervously. His hand is on the outside of my sweater this time, but it doesn't matter. I’m surprised I’m not a walking mound of ashes, with how hot I feel.
I walk back up the bleachers and Cindy’s beaming, as she continues to record.
“Cindy, you can stop now.”
“Oh, no.” She laughs. “Your fans need to see a hot and bothered Nerd Girl.”
Veronica joins in on the laughter.
“Okay.” I reach for my phone, turning it off.
“What’d he say down there?” Veronica asks, leaning over Cindy.
“Nothing,” I mutter, fidgeting with my fingers.
“Mm-hmm.” Cindy nods but grins at me with disbelieving eyes.
They quiet down, listening to the rest of the pep rally. I try to pay attention, since being on the court means I’m going to have to partake in next week’s activities leading up to prom, but everything is buzzing. The gym, the air, my skin, my brain.
I thought I had these feelings under control, and maybe they would stay that way if we’d keep our distance from each other. But every time he gets close to me, it’s like I go into overdrive. Not that I don’t like overdrive, but I’m trying to convince myself that it isn’t a good idea. I’m trying to convince Matt of the same exact thing. But I still feel his breath against my ear. The slight stubble rubbing against my cheek. His words, calling me hot. As much as I know it’s not a good idea; I’m in real danger of falling for this guy.
“Come on.” Cindy bumps my knee with hers.
I look up and see her and Veronica standing. Looking around, everyone else is up and starting to leave the gym, and I haven’t even noticed.
“What happened? Did the bell ring?”
Cindy smiles, shaking her head and looking over at Veronica, before back at me. “Wow, your brain’s mush after whispering words from him. The pep rally ended fifteen minutes early, and Mr. Garrison said we could leave.”
“Oh.”
