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“Shh, don’t worry about it,” he tells me. “How could you doubt how much I like you?” He kisses the back of my neck, briefly, as if he’s well aware that any other contact will set me off, and I relax into his warm embrace.
I may have slept with the other three guys, but this here, sleeping in Jax’s arms, is the most intimate I’ve ever been with anyone. And it thrills me as much as it terrifies me.
Lizzie’s Journal
March 25th
Oh my goodness Charlie, you wouldn’t believe what happened to me last night! I was studying in my usual room in the library after school, trying my best to avoid everyone in my dorm because Tilly’s gunning for me over some imagined slight, when Belle walked in.
Belle isn’t like the other princesses. She’s always been on the periphery, never one of the main instigators of the bullying, just always watching quietly in the background. She doesn’t look like the others either - with her short wavy bob that’s dip-dyed a rosy pink gold colour and a small ring in her nose, she looked more punk than princess.
When she came in, I was really weary. We’ve never really spoken before, but she’s always present when the other girls are giving me stick, so I was instantly on my guard around her.
She sat down to study, much like Rebel did, without saying a word. I thought it odd that she wasn’t off at whatever party the rest of the princesses were deigning to visit, but here she was on a Friday night, studying.
After a while, we got talking about the classes we have together, the teachers, other mindless things. And I realise I like Belle. She’s smart and funny and really cool. If it wasn’t for the bullying, I really think we could’ve been friends.
Imagine my shock when she leaned over and kissed me! Right on the mouth. I was so surprised I didn’t even pull away! She did though, grabbing her stuff, apologising and bolting from the room. I don’t know what she was apologising for. I kinda hope it was the bullying and not the kiss.
