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“Yeah.”
I let out a sigh of relief. “Thank you.”
The last thing I need is attention from guys. Especially with Hunter getting all of my text messages. I’m not sure I could handle the embarrassment.
“Trust me, Coco. I didn’t do it for you.” He slings his arm around me. “I don’t want to see all my friends hitting on my baby sister. It would be weird.”
I sling his arm off me. “Whatever. I still think you’re lying.”
But didn’t Reed say something similar to me at lunch? Maybe he really is telling the truth.
It’s weird to think that guys would be interested in me. At my old school, boys never noticed me—ever. Maybe they only notice me here because of Hunter. Don’t boys want what others have? Or at least what they think they have. Hunter and I aren’t dating, but I’m sure a lot of people think we are since we’re always hanging out with one another. If only they knew the truth—that Hunter is my bodyguard because I have a hit out on my life. I wonder what they’d think then. Truthfully, they’d probably stay far away from me, not wanting to get in the middle of my drama. Or they’d take a shot at the million dollar reward. Both are equally terrifying.
“I’m not lying.” He shakes his head. “You just need some confidence in yourself.”
That I know. And I’m working on it. It’s just hard to believe in myself when I’ve heard my whole life how ugly I am from my own mother. I shouldn’t believe her vile words, but part of me does.
“Are you going to homecoming?” Liam shifts his weight from one leg to the other.
“Yeah.” I chew on the side of my lip. “Actually, my friend Griffin is bringing me.”
He raises an eyebrow. “Griffin?”
“He goes to East Raven,” I explain. “He’s nice. Even Hunter likes him.”
“I guess if Hunter likes him that is good enough for me.” Liam nods approvingly. “I’d like to meet him still.”
“You did. Briefly. At a party.” I wave a hand. “But that’s not important. Because I don’t meet half of the girls you date, so you don’t need to really meet Griffin.”
He laughs. “Yeah, but I don’t date girls longer than a weekend usually. So it’s not the same. I want to meet him. Bring him to the party tonight.”
“Party?” I ask.
“It’s Spirit Week—there’s a party every night this week.” Liam smirks. “And wear your costume. It’s a superhero party.”
Of course there is a party every night this week. I didn’t know about the one last night. Not that I could’ve gone anyway—Hunter and I weren’t even on campus.
“I’ll be there,” I promise him, knowing I need to make up for not spending much time with him.
He grabs the end of my hair, tossing it up. “Good. And you better bring the boyfriend.”
I roll my eyes. “He’s not my boyfriend.”
But Liam is already sauntering off, making his way toward three cheerleaders who are talking a ways off. I shake my head as I watch him.
My brother really is a player.
I pull out my phone, remembering that Liam wants me to invite Griffin tonight. I haven’t really got to talk to him much the past two days, so it would be nice to hang out anyway.
ME:Want to come to a superhero party?
He replies instantly.
GRIFFIN:I want to see you. So, YES.
ME:Good. I’ll be the one dressed as Superman. See you tonight at 8 on WRA campus? Usual spot.
GRIFFIN:I’ll be there.
