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Before either of us can answer her question, a tray goes down beside her. I glance over and see a boy sitting down. I recognize him from the football team. I’m pretty sure the guy was friends with her last boyfriend, Finley.
This guy is cute—probably one of the nicer looking guys at our school. I can’t remember what his name is, I’ve never bothered to learn the names of the popular boys.
“You must be Harper’s new boyfriend,” I say to the guy. “I’m Cove, the best friend.”
The guy holds out his hand. “I know who you are. I’m Reed.”
I shake his hand. “Nice to meet you.”
Harper groans. “Cove, we’re just friends.”
I don’t believe her.
Reed holds out his hand to Hunter.
“I’m Hunter.” Hunter introduces himself as he shakes hands with Reed.
“And you’re Cove’s boyfriend?” Reed asks.
Harper chuckles.
I glare at her.
“No,” Hunter answers, slipping an arm around me. “We’re just friends.”
“You’re just friends like Reed and I are just friends.” Harper snorts, turning to Reed. “They’re basically in love with one another, but neither wants to admit it.”
Reed turns to me. “Half the guys on the football team are bummed because they think you’re dating Hunter. When I tell them you’re single, a lot of guys are probably going to approach you.”
No.
That would beawful.
Harper bursts out laughing. “Oh, my gosh, Coco! The look on your face. You look horrified.”
“Because Iamhorrified.” I groan, hiding my face in my hands.
The last guy I almost dated tried to kill me. The last thing I want is a bunch of guys asking me out.
“Just let them think she’s dating me,” Hunter says.
“Thank you.” My shoulders sag in relief. Not that I want people to think Hunter and I are dating, but I also don’t want a bunch of guys asking me out.
Reed looks between Hunter and me. “Are you sure you guys aren’t dating?”
I scoot over, putting a little space between Hunter and me. “I’m absolutely certain.”
Is it clear toeverybodythat I have feelings for Hunter? This is worse than I thought. Clearly, I am not good at hiding my feelings. I really have got to work on my poker face or Hunter is going to figure it out.
“Yo, Reed!” Somebody shouts from a nearby table.
Reed turns, starting a conversation with a guy about the upcoming football game.
I look at Harper, raising an eyebrow.
She shrugs, whispering to me. “My next ex-boyfriend.”
Reed turns away from his friend, toward Harper. “Hey, babe, I’m going to go sit with the guys.”
