AllFreeNovel
Share Us
It’s Friday.The Halloween party is happening tonight. And while I’ve been working hard all week putting together this party, my thoughts have been preoccupied with other things as well. Specifically, one thing. One person.
Daisy.
I can’t wait to see her, and this is my best opportunity to talk to her, during this period where I’ve left her alone for weeks, always spending it in the library instead of torturing myself in the office. Even Matthews let me go easily, which is unusual for him.
I think we’ve come to some sort of peaceful coexistence, Matthews and I. I’m not sure, and I don’t want to test it. Afraid I might jinx everything.
I walk into the administration building right as the bell rings, indicating the start of second period. Daisy is already sitting at the desk chatting with Viv, her gaze finding mine the moment I enter the office. Her lips curl into the faintest smile and I return it, slowing my steps as I make my way toward her.
Once we exchanged the secret messages in her book, we turned to texting each other every day after school, long into the night. Basically ignoring each other in class during the day like we’re not together. As if we’re scared. She probably is.
I know I am. I don’t want to fuck this up.
But this morning, I can’t take it anymore. That’s why I’m in the office. I can feel it when Viv notices me, her eyes widening as she takes me in, sending a quick look in Daisy’s direction before she returns her attention to me.
“Good morning, Arch.” Vivian smiles, her expression nervous. “We haven’t seen you in here lately.”
“Been keeping away from Daisy to give her some space.” I send her a look and Daisy’s golden eyes go wider than normal. “Right, Daze?”
“Um, right.” She nods, slowly rising to her feet. “Hi.”
Her attention is all on me, and I swear to God, my heart threatens to beat right out of my chest, it’s pounding so hard. Having her in front of me and not looking like she wants to run feels like a major accomplishment.
“You two are good?” Viv looks between us, her head bouncing back and forth like she’s at a tennis match.
“We’re—good.” Daisy smiles.
“Yeah.” I smile back.
“I’ve been busy planning the party tonight,” I start but Viv immediately sticks her fingers in her ears and starts chanting “la-la-la” over and over.
I send an amused look Daisy’s way, who’s watching Viv with a shocked expression on her face.
Viv drops her fingers from her ears the moment I go quiet. “I can’t hear any details about that particular event, Arch. We try to ignore it as much as possible.”
It’s not school sanctioned and everyone who works here looks the other way, pretending the annual Halloween party doesn’t happen.
Including good ol’ Viv.
“Well, I need some help with party stuff and I was hoping I could steal Daze here.” I incline my head toward the love of my fucking life, shoving my hands in my pockets so I don’t do something crazy like grab hold of Daisy and never let her go again.
Hope lights up Daisy’s eyes and she turns toward Viv. “Can I help him?”
Viv releases a great big sigh, checking on Matthews’ closed office door. “He’s currently not on campus. As a matter of fact, he’s gone all day.”
She should’ve never admitted that. I’m already lunging toward Daisy, grabbing her hand and dragging her out of the office without a backward glance. Lifting my hand in a wave, I call out as we exit through the door, “Thanks a lot, Viv! See you Monday!”
We’re outside in seconds, Daisy’s warm hand still clasped in mine, and it feels so good, so fucking right, I yank her closer, wrapping my arm around her waist, pulling her to me.
She gasps, her hand resting against my chest as she tilts her head back, her lips parted. “Arch…”
“I’ve missed you.” I squeeze her close, my hand around the back of her head, her face tucked against my chest. Her body molding to mine like we’re a perfect fit. “Don’t say anything, Daze. We don’t need to have a serious conversation right now. I just want to spend time with you for a little bit. Is that okay?”
She nods, her hair brushing against my jaw. She’s got it in a high ponytail today and I miss the braids. “It’s what I want too.”
Pulling away from her slightly, I kiss her forehead before releasing my hold on her completely. “By the way, I lied.”
Daisy frowns. “About what?”
