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“No,I’m sorry, Crew. Because I’m a firm believer in karma and it’s about to bite you in the ass.”
Holding my head, I watch as she scoops up her books and runs to her dorm—my keys in hand.
If the girl wouldn’t fight me so damn much, I might be able to treat her with a little more decency. She’s the only girl in the world who makes me wanna slap her and fuck her at the same time.
ChapterNine
SCARLETT
I’m running as fastas I can, feeling like a goddamn queen for pulling that off.Listening to your heart.I knew that one would push his guard down.
At one time, I thought Crew had a heart. Actually, I knew he did. I saw it—raw, beautiful, and vulnerable. At the same time, he saw mine. We turned to each other for comfort, knowing how wrong it was. But the minute our secret was brought to light, he joined Neo and Jagger in the darkness. I wouldn’t even call him a bully. He’s nothing but a coward.
I walk through the front door and spot Riley. “There you are.” She comes skipping down the stairs, wearing a pair of black spandex shorts and a cutoff tee shirt.“Did you get your books?”
I lift my shoulder, showing the books clutched under my arm. “Got 'em.”
“Oh my god, Scarlett. What happened?” Riley runs her fingers over my forehead. “Did someone punch you?”
I rub the sore spot on my forehead where I hit Crew. “No. It was dumb. I was running down the trail and,smack, right into a tree.”
“Damn, girl. You need to be more careful.”
“It’ll be fine. I’ll grab some ice. Where are you headed?”
“Cheer practice. We’re working on our dance routine.”
“Whoa. You never mentioned you’re a cheerleader?”
“Sure am.” She sticks both arms up. “Go Panthers!”
I shouldn’t be surprised, but I am.
“How’s that work, anyway? Do other teams come here to play?” I could go for some hot, forbidden football players outside of The Society. Lord knows none of the ones here have caught my eye. Not yet, anyway.
“Nope. Juniors against seniors. Best of five games wins. It’s really more about the experience and preparation for those who want to play next year at BCU.”
“I see.” I continue up the stairs. “Well, you have fun with that dance routine.”
“Hey,” Riley stops me, “me and a couple of other girls are having dinner in the dining hall tonight. Join us?”
My shoulders rise and fall laggardly. “Sure. Why not.”
Riley blows me a kiss before heading out the door.
It's only noon, and I already feel like I could crash for the night. I roll my shoulders as I make my way to my room. Crew really took me down hard and I think I pulled a muscle.
As I take out my key, a rapid movement near the staircase catches my eye. I drop it back in my pocket and go over to the banister. Leaning over, I look down and see someone with a black hood over their head running. In an instant, they're gone and a shadow of the person drifts across the wall before fading into nothingness. They didn’t go out the front door, though. Whoever it is, went behind the stairs.
An ominous feeling flows over me. “I know it’s you, Crew,” I shout loudly over the banister.
It has to be him. If not, then it’s Neo or Jagger. They were wearing the same robes last night.
Hurrying over to my door, I set my books down then bolt back down the stairs, taking two at a time.
“This again? Really?” I say loud enough for him to hear me. “Haven’t you learned your lesson about sneaking up on me?”
When I reach the bottom, I round the staircase. I don’t know what’s back here since I haven’t ventured this way yet. There’s a crawl space under the stairs. A few doors that look like janitor closets, a mop setting in a bucket leaned against the wall. It isn’t until I look straight down the stretch of hallway that I see him standing in front of a wooden door with a stained-glass insert.
