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Her cheeks turn pink. “Okay, maybe I gave him one good luck kiss, but that’s it. I swear.”
I chuckle, shaking my head. “I think it’s cute.”
Her grin widens. “Reed and Iarecute together. I’m so ready for the dance tonight.”
I frown at the mention of the dance. I’m not exactly looking forward to it, though I am slightly more excited now that I’m going with Hunter instead of Griffin.
Harper narrows her eyes. “You’re not still trying to get out of coming, are you?”
“No, she’s not.” Hunter squeezes me against his side. “Cove has agreed to go with me.”
Harper squeals so loudly that people around us turn to look.
My cheeks grow warm at the attention.
“Finally,” she gushes, clapping her hands. “Oh, I knew you two would someday realize you are perfect for one another. Just think of all the double dates we can go on. Senior year is going to be so much fun now.”
I turn to Hunter, raising an eyebrow.
He’s the one who made this mess, now he gets to explain it away.
He doesn’t though. He just pulls me closer to his side.
I remove his arm from around me, even though it kills me to do so. “Harp, we’re going as friends. He’s just doing it as a favor because Griffin ditched me last minute.”
“Oh.” The smile slips from her face and she slowly narrows her eyes. “Griffin ditched you?”
“He’s lucky I didn’t punch him,” Hunter says.
Once again, Harper grins. “Maybe there is hope yet for you two.”
Yeah, right. If anything, Hunter is just mad at Griffin because now he has to be my date for homecoming. It’s nothing but an inconvenience for him.
The crowd cheers, so I look out and see the football players running out onto the field. Harper stands and cheers loudly for Reed.
I rub at my temples, willing the oncoming headache to cease.
Today is going to be a really long day, I can already tell.
Because you’re an idiot.
Harper tried to talk me into getting my hair done with her, but there is no way I can afford to pay somebody to do my hair. I think I may have ten bucks and some change. And I didn’t want to ask Liam for money or let Hunter know. The last thing I want is for Hunter to insist on paying for more things for me.
I’m making a list in my head of everything I owe him. At this point, the large trust fund I’m getting isn’t nearly enough. He’s saved my life more times than I can count. And I know he says I don’t owe him anything, but I feel like I do. He’s given up his life to be here to help me.
I sigh, looking in the mirror at myself. I have no idea how to fix my hair. There is a reason I always just leave it down. Down is easy. But I can’t just wear my hair like I always do, especially after Hunter spent all that money on my dress.
There is a knock on my door moments before it opens up. Hunter pokes his head in.
“You doing okay?”
I shrug. “I’m not good at being a girl.”
He walks inside. “Do you need help with your hair?”
I turn fully toward him. “You know how to fix hair?”
“Yes.” He pats the chair. “Sit down.”
