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With that she glides out of the room, D-Neath following her with a smirk. I watch him as he leaves and notice that, yet again, he meets Zayn’s gaze, a silent conversation happening between them. Goddamn it. They’re up to something, but it’s not as if I can ask. I’d rather cut out my tongue than have a conversation with Zayn right now.
The room empties, but I take my time gathering my stuff hoping Zayn will leave and I don’t have to face him. It’s one thing to exchange glances, however heated they might be, quite another to actually have a conversation. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in his company.
I should’ve fucking known he wouldn’t let me off that easy.
“Sweet moves, Cherry. I like your style,” he says, completely blanking me as he congratulates Clancy. I stiffen at his closeness, gritting my jaw. Still, I refuse to look at him. Instead, I concentrate on Clancy whose cheeks are flaming under his compliment.
“It’s Clancy… and thanks,” she mutters. She glances between me and Zayn, understanding that there’s a connection, sensing the animosity and wondering why neither of us are acknowledging it.
“I know, but you sure do seem like aCherry. Sweet, curvy and something I’d sure like a taste of. Me and my crew will be at Rocks Friday night.Come,” he says, making sure to smile around the innuendo when my head snaps around to look at him.
Hell-to-the-fuck-no.
Clancy splutters, her mouth popping open and closed like a damn fish out of water. He's fucking coming on to her. My gut churns.
I shouldn’t care. Idon’tfucking care.
“Over my dead body,” I say through gritted teeth. I might not know Clancy all that well yet, but she seems like a good person and I refuse to let her be used by Zayn. He was always a ladies’ man, at least until I revealed my feelings towards him. Then it was different.
Leaning in close, Zayn chuckles evilly. “That’s what I’m counting on,Pen.”
With that, he twists on his feet and walks away.
“What was that all about?” Clancy asks, her eyes widening. “Did he just ask me to Rocks on Friday night?”
“Clancy, I don’t think that’s a…”
She pulls a face. “Girl, I’m not a complete moron. I know he wasn’t asking because he wantedmethere. He was doing that to make you jealous or some shit. Want to tell me what the hell is going on?”
I shake my head. “That’s not a conversation I want to have today. If ever,” I add.
“Fair enough. Look, I’m going to be straight with you. He’s fit and all that, but it’s always chicks before dicks for me. I’m guessing he’s off limits?”
My silence is answer enough.
“Well then, I won’t touch him with a bargepole. Okay?”
I nod tightly. “Okay.”
“But…”
“But?”
“That shouldn’t stop us from going to Rocks. I’ve always wanted to check it out. It’ll either be a night to celebrate, or commiserate, or both. What do you say?”
“Sure. I finish my shift there at midnight anyway.”
“Wait?What? You work at Rocks? Why didn’t you say so?”
“I just did,” I shrug.
Looks like Friday night’s going to be interesting.
