Now I belong to the guys I was always meant to belong to.
Our play is in motion. I haven’t seen Chase since he wandered off to try to keep his house intact. For all I know, he’s upstairs having sex right now.
I really don’t want to walk in on that.
I’ve already caught enough live shows to last me our high school career. Cam is supposed to distract Chase from looking for me. Tonight I’ll be the one giving a performance. Anticipation and performance anxiety wind through me. Hawk slips back and nods to Mia, who moves up to walk between Liam and Fletcher.
Their arms go around her. I kind of hope they’re serious about her. She deserves someone to love too. Or at least someone who wants to take care of her.
Hawk slides his hand onto the small of my back where my skin shows. His hand is warm, and I can’t wait to be able to turn into him and kiss him like he’s mine. I glance up at him through my lashes. He leans down to talk in my ear.
“You’re gorgeous tonight, baby girl.” His lips brush my ear and send a shiver through me.
I turn and lead him down a hallway. Either no one has found it or no one is inclined to use it. Being alone tempts me to make something happen with Hawk, but we’re on a time crunch. Wemake our way up some back steps and turn some corners until we’re almost at Chase’s bedroom.
Before we turn the corner, someone knocks on a door. Hawk presses me into the wall as we wait to see what’s happening.
“I don’t feel well,” a girl mumbles.
“Shh, you’re fine,” Olivia snaps. “I promised to bring you somewhere you could lie down.”
Olivia. They’re early. Fuck. My eyes meet Hawk’s and he presses his forehead against mine. All we can do is work with what we’ve got.
The door opens.
“What the fuck?” Damon’s voice. He was probably expecting me to be on the other side of the door. Not Olivia and whoever is with her.
“Well don’t just stand there. Help me. The ant is heavier than she looks,” Olivia says. “I got you a little theater nerd. Just like you wanted.”
What? I meet Hawk’s eyes. Who did Olivia get?
“I said willing.” Damon’s voice is tense.
Olivia shrugs. “She will be.”
“Fuck.” Damon’s word is soft, but there’s a slight groan of pain from the other girl.
Hawk nods at me and we round the corner, stepping into the open door to see Olivia leading Keira to the edge of the bed.
I press my hand to my mouth as I rush in. “What did you do?”
“Why are you here?” Olivia says at the same time and releases Keira.
I help Keira sit, tipping her chin up. Her eyes are seriously dilated.
“Damon, why is she here?” Olivia is so fucking confident in her ability to have Damon. I wish I could knock her down, but she’ll always be rich, and she’ll always have power.
Damon closes in on Olivia. “You were with Megan. Why are you with this girl now?”
Olivia shrugs like this is all beneath her and glares at Damon.
“Megan doesn’t like how the drugs make her feel.” Olivia scoffs. “Besides, she’s a greedy bitch and would have wanted all your attention.”
“What did you give Keira?” I ask, checking her pulse. It’s steady but fast. I lift my gaze to Hawk’s. “We need to get her to the hospital.”
Hawk nods and begins typing on his phone.
Olivia laughs. “Oh my god, she’ll be fine. It’s just a little party upper.”
