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Recognition dawns.
Both are on the football team, but I don’t remember either of their names. We’ve never said much to one another. There’s never been a reason to. What I do know is that the one who spoke is a loud, obnoxious guy who laughs at his own jokes. I’ve also seen him go out of his way to pick on and belittle other students. Especially ones he perceives as weaker.
That knowledge has my muscles turning rigid and the small pit at the bottom of my belly growing in size. It takes concertedeffort to keep from folding in on myself with the need to be a smaller, less visible target. Although, I can already tell from the malicious glint in both of their eyes that it’s much too late for that.
Their sights are locked on me, and there’s no escaping.
When I fail to respond, loudmouth takes a step closer, forcing me to crane my neck to hold his gaze.
“I just wanted to put it out there that I’d be more than happy to slide into Jasper’s place now that you two are splitsville. He’s told all the guys how much you like sucking cock.” When he drops his hand, my gaze unconsciously follows the movement as he grabs himself. “You’ve probably already heard that I’ve got a pretty big one. It would be a real pleasure to watch you choke on it.”
His friend grins and they nudge each other like he just said the funniest thing ever.
Before I can tell them to go away, a deep voice says from behind me, “Get the fuck out of here, Wendt. Otherwise, we’ll see how flexible you are when I ram that giant dick you were just bragging about down your throat.”
Right.
Aiden Wendt.
It doesn’t take long for the smirk to fall from Aiden’s face as he straightens to his full height, which is still a good six inches shorter than Duke. “What’s the problem, Carmichael? I’m just offering my services in case she gets restless now that Morgan isn’t banging her on a regular basis.”
“You’re the last person she’d want looking in her direction. So do us both a favor and get lost.”
“What?” His upper lip curls. “You already claim the bitch? That was pretty damn quick.”
Duke’s nostrils flare as his eyes narrow. “I’m gonna count to three, and if you’re dumb enough to still be standing here when Ireach three, I’ll give everyone in the caf dinner and a show.” One brow slinks upward. “Understand?”
“Who the fuck—”
“One.”
“Jesus—”
“Two.” Duke tosses his bagged lunch on the table and cracks his knuckles. The movement makes his biceps pop beneath the white button-down he’s wearing.
Aiden grumbles before stalking away without another word. His friend scurries after him.
The tension gripping me gradually dissolves as I track their movements from the corner of my eye to the table in the center of the dining area. Before I can look away, Jasper snags my gaze and a vicious smile spreads across his handsome face. It’s enough to send a chill slithering down my spine.
Whatever my ex has planned, this is only the beginning.
It takes every ounce of strength to rip my attention away before refocusing on the blond boy now parked across from me.
“I hope you know that I never liked him,” he says conversationally, as if discussing the weather.
The unexpected comment has a burst of laughter escaping from me. “I can’t imagine why.”
One side of his lips quirk.
This is what a full-blown smile looks like on Duke Carmichael.
If I’m being completely honest, it’s pretty dazzling.
The guy is ridiculously handsome.
Even though most of the girls at HP enjoy looking at him, very few are brave enough to venture too close. He’s like a feral dog. One that could turn at any moment. Since we’ve known each other for so long, I don’t feel that way. I’m pretty sure we’re friends.
At least, I think we are.
