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“Well, I’m here now.” She smiled at me bashfully, and I closed the distance between us, drawing her closer and sealing my lips over hers.
Someone coughed, and I turned my head to meet Jay’s amused grin. “Don’t mind us,” he said, stifling a laugh.
“Fucker,” I murmured under my breath, hugging my girl tighter.
“Come on, we should go to class,” she whispered, neither of us breaking away. Lilly and Jay left, but not before he grumbled something about us getting a room.
“We really should get to class, Evan.”
But I just held her, staring into her eyes, trying to tell her everything I felt. Her cheeks flushed, and I knew if I pulled her jacket back, it would match the color of her neck. It did something to me—knowing I affected her this way—and I knew if we didn’t move soon, we wouldn’t be making class.
Stealing one last kiss, I grabbed her hand and started moving.
CHAPTER23
BECCA
Everything was perfect.
Well, as perfect as it could be when your mom didn’t want you to date the guy you’d fallen head over heels for, and his mom wasn’t keen on the idea either.
But for two blissful days, life continued without any drama. We went to classes, Evan came by the diner with Eli in tow yesterday, and we had the whole day planned Sunday for the little guy’s birthday.
It was almost too good to be true.
“So we’ll definitely see you tomorrow night, and you’re coming tonight still, right?” Lilly called as Jay dragged her down the hallway as if he couldn’t wait another second for them to be alone.
“Yes, I think so. Text me.”
She grinned, giggling when Jay leaned down and whispered something to her. I rolled my eyes. They were so into each other it was a little sickening. But when an arm curved around my waist, and Evan’s lips pressed to the skin along the nape of my neck, a shudder worked its way through me. I grinned up at him.
God, were we as bad as Lilly and Jay now?
“Hi.” His voice was low and smooth and had a direct line to my body.
“Hi,” I replied. Leaning into his kiss, I tilted my head to the side, giving him more access.
“I can’t wait to ge—” His jean pocket started vibrating, and he sighed against my skin. “I need to take this.”
“Go, go. I’ll be out in a second.” I didn’t need to hear his mom on another one of her crusades to drive a wedge between us.
Evan nodded as he walked down the hallway. I watched him for a couple of seconds and then opened my locker. My jaw clenched at the sight of another note. I grabbed it and started to crumple it up, but something stopped me, and I found myself opening it.
Time’s up
I balled up the paper and dumped it in the nearest trash can, telling myself that it was just another empty threat.
When I exited the building, Evan was waiting next to his Impala. He pushed off the car and came over to me. “Everything okay?”
“Fine.” I smiled. Everything was fine. Kendall was just trying to spook me, probably pissed that Evan and I were parading around school together, but eventually, she would get bored and move onto her next target. That was how bullies like her worked. I just needed to ride it out. Weather the storm.
“Mom wants me home to help with birthday preparations, but I’ll see you tomorrow after the party, right?”
“Of course.”
Evan tapped the hood of the car and went around to the driver’s side. I climbed inside, ignoring the sinking feeling in my stomach. Nothing had changed. Evan and I were okay. Better than okay. We were good. Things between us were great.
“He’s going to be so excited on Sunday.” The car roared to life. “He thinks the world of you, you know?”
