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“What?”
He shakes his head. “Nothing. I’ve just never seen you so… bitch whipped.”
I roll my eyes and take one of the empty cups next to me, throwing it at his head. He dodges it with a small laugh. A couple seconds later, a petite girl with obnoxious highlights comes to stand in front of me.
“Hey cutie.” She greets.
“Hi.”
Her fingers twirl a small section of her hair. Why do girls think that looks sexy? Only Kayleigh can pull that off.
“You okay? You look a little drunk.”
“I’m fine. I’ve lived in a fraternity for the past two and a half years. I think I can hold my alcohol.”
A fake giggle leaves her mouth and she places her hand on my arm. “You’re funny. How about we get out of here?”
“No thanks. I’m having fun.”
Unfortunately for me, she doesn’t give up. She come unnecessarily close and latches onto my belt loops. “We could have more fun upstairs.”
I put my beer down and forcibly remove her hold on me, placing her hands back at her sides. “I’m not interested.” Does this girl not know how to take a hint? Christ.
Her attitude changes to one mixed of anger and disgust. “Why the hell not? Am I not pretty enough for you?”
My shoulder raises in a half shrug. She said it not me. However, she’s clearly waiting for a verbal answer.
“I’m with someone.”
She scoffs. “Who? Kayleigh Jacobs? Everyone knows you two aren’t serious. Besides, you can do better.”
My entire body fills with anger and I slam my hand down on the counter, causing the whole room to go quiet.
“Kayleigh is ten times the woman you’ll ever be. She’s my best friend and every single girl at this school pales in comparison to her. So, if you’re going to talk shit about her, you can just get the fuck out right now.”
Everyone watches us with their jaws dropped. I don’t think I’ve ever snapped at a girl before – at least not in public. Still, she was insulting my Kayleigh and I’m not about to allow that to happen.
The girl tries to figure out what to say for a moment, but eventually rolls her eyes and storms away. Jason raises his eyebrows at me. “Damn, dude. Look at you, being all protective.”
“Fucking bitch.” I mumble, picking my cup back up to chug the contents.
Suddenly, someone is in front of me and hands are pressed against my chest. I flinch, thinking maybe the girl came back, but calm instantly when I see familiar honey eyes staring back at me. Her touch moves to the back of my neck and she pulls me down into a kiss. It’s warm, passionate, and intense. I drop my empty cup on the floor and wrap one arm around her small waist, raising my fist in the air when I hear some of my friends egging us on. Kayleigh laughs when she sees it and hides her smile in my chest. Yeah, I could live like this.
WINTER BREAK WOULD BE so much better if I didn’t have to be away from the one person I need more than anything in the world. We talk constantly, whether it be on the phone or through text messages. It’s not that I don’t love spending time with my family. It’s just that I’d enjoy it more if there was a particular someone in my lap while I did it. Ugh, I’m so pathetic.
The night before New Year’s Eve, Brandon and I decide to go to the annual party at Reed’s house. It’s one of the fancier parties of the year, where kids from our former high school try to show off how rich they are by throwing a swanky get together – when in all actuality, we end up playing beer pong in the basement anyway.
Everything is going well, until an overly dressed up body with a black head of hair steps in front of me, blocking my path. Shit. I completely forgot about Bianca. When Kayleigh came home with me for Thanksgiving, I blocked her number so the incessant texting wouldn’t give Kay the wrong idea. Unfortunately for me, there’s now no avoiding my clingy ex.
“Bianca.” I acknowledge her, but she frowns.
“Where have you been? I’ve been trying to reach you for a month and you never answer.”
I shrug slightly and take a sip of my beer. “I’ve just been busy.”
She pouts but then turns it into a smile and steps closer. “Well, you’re here now and that’s all that matters.” Her arms wrap around my neck. “I’ve missed you.”
I duck out of her hold and back up. “Don’t. I- I met someone.”
