Page 224 of The Villain We Tempt

Me

Because I don’t know if I can trust you! Or if I fucking WANT to!!

Lochlan

I don’t think it’s about trust. I think you’re just looking for an excuse to go back to hiding behind your mask and talking about fictional relationships. Turns out real IS too real for you.

My mouth drops open.

Me

I’m out. There isn’t room in this conversation for me, you, AND your ego.

Me

But before I go, here’s how sure I am that you won’t be finding me.

I switch to the camera and hold my arm out and up, making a kissy face at the camera as give it the finger.

Yes, it’s petty.

I send it anyway.

Lochlan

Who the fuck is that?

Huh?

Me

Is this a philosophical question?

Lochlan

No. The motherfucker behind you staring at you like a predator.

I open the picture I just sent him and zoom in. Miles is in the background further down the bar, looking at me with a mix of confusion and what might be concern as I snap the selfie.

Me

Oh, him? That’s Miles.

Lochlan

Who the fuck is Miles.

An evil smile curls my lips.

Lochlan appears to be atouchjealous. And I know this is super cunty of me, but I’m still mad, and feeling betrayed.

Me

My new hot friend.

Me

You and me are done. Don’t look for me on campus tonight. I’ll be sleeping elsewhere.