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"It's okay," I forced a smile. "I was probably due for a new one anyway." I was about two years overdue for a new one, but I didn't have the money to replace it. "We should go." I wrapped my phone in the paper towel and shoved it into my bag.
I followed her out the door and smiled as Chaz wrapped an arm around her, and they strolled off together.
I glanced at my watch and realized I'd been with Karly for almost forty minutes. Sprinting out of the school to the student parking lot, I came to a quick halt when I reached Maddox's empty parking spot. Patting my pockets for my phone, I remembered it was fried. Shit!
THIRTEEN
ADDISON
I picked up my phone and attempted to turn it on one last time. Nothing. Maddox was probably out partying, celebrating his success without a second thought about me, and I was positive it was Maddy who he was celebrating with. Not that I could blame him. He probably thought I ditched him. With a sigh, I sunk back against the chair at my desk in my bedroom.
Spinning in my chair, I dropped my broken phone on my desk when a soft tap sounded from my window. My gaze flicked to my window as I narrowed my eyes.
Was I hearing things?
Then another tap, this time louder. Nope, I wasn't hearing things.
Shoving the curtains to the side, I smiled at the sight of Maddox on the opposite side. His lips curved into that smile that made my insides melt. His hair was damp, making it look longer, and he was dressed casually in a tight black fitted tank that hugged his perfectly chiseled torso and showed off his large muscular arms and a pair of grey gym shorts.
"Can I come in?" he whispered once I pushed the window up. I nodded, stepping back so he could climb his large frame through the window.
"Why aren't you answering my calls?" he asked, eyes scanning my room as if someone else might be there.
Pointing to my phone on my desk, I shrugged. "It's broken. Dropped it in water today."
"Why did you ghost me?"
"I didn't ghost you," I said. "I had an emergency, and you were gone by the time I made it out to your truck."
"Someone told me they saw you leave with Chaz." There was no playfulness in his tone. He took a step forward, and I took a step back.
"Wait," I said, bumping into my dresser, my hands gripping the dresser to steady myself. "What?"
"Did you leave with Chaz?" He leaned into me, placing his palms flat on top of the dresser, caging me in. I almost lost my train of thought breathing in his intoxicating scent. "Did you ditch me for him?"
"Chaz?" I repeated, furrowing my brows. "Karly's boyfriend, Chaz? Karly, who is my best friend." I shook my head, pressing my lips tightly together to hide my amusement. He was angry, and it was seriously cute. "I didn't leave with Chaz. Karly was having a meltdown, and he asked for my help." I placed the palm of my hand flat against his chest. "I was helping my friend." I offered a soft smile. "Are you jealous?" I teased.
Straightening to his full height, he dropped his arms to his side as a wave of relief washed over him, his eyes narrowing on me as he considered the question.
"Yes," he finally said. "And just in case there's any confusion." He leaned in, brushing his lips against mine as he grabbed my hips, hoisting me up and setting me down on the dresser. "You are mine, Addy." With one hand on my hip and the other sliding into my hair, his mouth came down hard on mine, but just as quickly, it was gone, and I immediately missed it.
"I can't stay." He smiled, brushing his thumb over my bottom lip. "Coach ordered a mandatory curfew tonight for the big game." He took a step back, offering a hand to help me down. "You're coming tomorrow, right?"
"To the game?" I pulled at the hem of my T-shirt. He nodded. "I don't normally go to games." Friday night football games were always packed with fans, and I wasn't fond of crowds.
"You kind of have to go now." He smiled, snaking an arm around my waist and pulling me into him. I cocked an eyebrow in confusion. "That's what girlfriends do." He shrugged with a cocky smirk. "They go to their boyfriend's games and support them." Girlfriend? Boyfriend?
"Okay," I said, a smile spreading across my face. "I'll be there."
"I'll pick you up for school in the morning," he said, throwing a leg out the window. "Be ready by 6:30 a.m." Before he pushed the rest of his body through the window frame, he curled his fingers into my shirt and pulled me in for one last kiss goodnight.
Once he was gone and the window closed, I squealed, two-stepping around my bedroom. I was Maddox Parker's girlfriend. Me, Addison Wright, was Maddox Parker's girlfriend. I couldn't even pretend to contain my excitement.
* * *
The next morning,Maddox was parked on the road in front of my driveway before 6:30 a.m., waiting for me. I was too excited to sleep, so I was running a little late.
"What are you wearing?" Maddox scowled when I opened the door to climb into his truck. I immediately coiled self-consciously, stopping to look down at my clothes. I was wearing the same thing I always wore. Jeans and a sweatshirt. He must have seen my confusion because he quickly recovered his statement. "You look beautiful, but it's game day. You should be in pride colors."
