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Neo presses his fist to his jaw, popping his neck. “I’ve gotta shower. I’ll meet you guys at The Ruins.”
“Whoa, whoa, whoa. You’re not leaving your spewed jizz all over my floor. Clean that shit up.”
Neo keeps walking, speaking as he exits my room, “I’ll send someone up to take care of it.”
Of course he will. Why would he do anything for himself when he has minions to do it for him?
Stepping around the small puddle on my floor, I pull open my dresser drawer and retrieve a solid white tee shirt. I’m taking off my uniform that consists of a teal polo and navy blue twill pants when something catches my eye outside my window.
I lean closer, palms pressed to the windowsill. My jaw locks the minute I see her. “What the fuck is she doing here?”
ChapterFive
SCARLETT
After Riley finished givingme the grand tour, she stayed in the kitchen and made herself something to eat. While she was busy, I snuck out of the dorm.
I might live to regret this decision, but I have to put my foot down. Jagger came tomyroom and tried crawling undermyskin. They might be the leaders of this place, but that room will become my sanctuary, my safe space. They have no business going there. We are not friends and we never will be.
Instead of bowing at their feet, I’m coming to their turf to make my presence known—to all three of them.
The torment ends here.
I’m actually pretty damn proud of myself for not getting lost, though the house is massive and hard to miss. Don’t even get me started on the arresting view. It’s walled with mountains and a river passing through the side of the property.
Before I even make it to the door, it flies open.
I’m taken aback when I see Crew. I’m not sure who I was expecting, but it wasn’t him. It’s been months since we’ve been face to face, and I’m unsure of how I feel about seeing him.
The thudding of my heart is confusing the rage in my head. He hasn’t changed much, aside from the brown stubble on his face. It looks like he was getting dressed, considering his shirt is hung around his neck and his pants are unbuttoned. Probably just finished up with a girl. The thought knots my stomach.
Reaching behind him, never breaking my stare, he pulls the door closed then aggressively stalks toward me.
I head his way, but he holds up a hand to stop me as he continues in my direction. I’m not sure why I do as he asked, but I stop moving. In a swift motion, he grabs me by my arm, jerking me close to him. His fiery breath hits my face.
“Let go of me!” I snap my hand out of his. “You have no right to touch me.”
“You’ve got some nerve coming here.”
“You all left me no choice. They kicked me out of yet another school because of your juvenile games.”
“I didn’t mean The Academy. Our house is what I meant. What the hell are you even doing here?”
“I came to set the record straight.”
Crew tosses his hands in the air before smacking them to his sides. “Okay. Set things straight with me. Say what you need to fucking say.”
“Not just you. All three of you assholes. So,” I push myself up on the toes of my canvas shoes, looking over his shoulder, “where are they?”
I know they’re here. If they weren’t, Crew wouldn't be trying to hide me.Some things never change.
“Inside.”
“Go get them.”
“No can do. They’re busy getting ready for the party. I assume Jagger invited you.”
“No, Crew!” I spit out. “An invitation gives you the option. He demanded I attend.”
