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But the banter between us, the quiet words and easy laughter, maybe I was sweet when I was with her.
Steps sounded from somewhere down the hall and I pulled back from her, honoring that fucking rule that loomed over my existence every time I wanted to claim her, kiss her, fuck her.
The moment I stepped back, she disappeared down the dimly lit hall. Leaving me craving, but not for the carelessness of being drunk.
I was craving her.
I hear her honest words now, ringing in my head. But somehow I’m my father’s son once again and I refuse to let myself open up or to chase after the girl I can never have. My feet are planted firmly but when it’s clear nothing good will come of this, I turn slowly away from her.
The pure hatred in her eyes is hard to look at. Light hair hangs in strands around her face. She doesn’t even look like the sweet girl who showed up on our doorstep.
The monster we’re creating isn’t Mournmount Academy.
It’s Violet Demure.
Ten
Dee
The winding paved road that leads to the Reyes’s estate is littered with many wealthy businesses. On occasion I stop to look through the glass. One store has this stupid piece of jewelry that if I had the money I might actually purchase.
It’s a simple piece really. A little gold bumble bee charm on a delicate gold chain. It reminds me of my summer. That small moment where I thought I might finally fit in, the first chance I had when I arrived and I felt that overwhelming feeling of happiness.
Moments where you are so consumed by the purest form of joy that you look around and you know you’re living in the present and it will one day be the sweetest memory. You’re aware of it so you try to soak in every ounce of love that this particular instant can offer.
I had that with Reed, Landon, and Knox.
My mother’s trial keeps getting delayed but it’s constant reminder is looming. Her calls come daily but she never really asks about my life.
These boys, they did.
And I was stupid enough to let myself become attached to something I knew wasn’t permanent. It’s just two semesters of my life.
The summer we shared is gone now but it was perfect then.
The sun warmed our skin with a searing kiss as the wind gently cooled the day’s heat away with each blustery gust. My face turned up to the pure blue sky. I was hoping for tan, though I knew I’d likely burn, blister, then return to the same fair skin color.
The peach one piece swimsuit clung to my breasts too tightly but I’d have rather drowned in their drifting blue pool than ask Knox for money for a new one.
A football whizzed by me with its own form of wind. I don’t flinch or crack an eye. It’s just the boys playing out in the yard again. Today was a particularly nice day outside. Hot enough to wish for a swim but cool enough to ignite a hunger for fun under the sun.
Footsteps approached steadily, a shadow blocking my light. The towel that is underneath me jostled as someone tugged on it, dragging me forward.
I open up my eyes with a playful shriek, reaching at anything, at nothing all at once, to stop myself from continuing forward. Reed was at the end of the towel barely breaking a sweat when he chuckled and finally let go of the towel.
Landon grabbed the worn football, plopping himself in the grass next to me. Spinning the ball in his hand, he watched me with amusement before tossing the football to Knox who strode over quietly. The muscles in his arms rippled as he caught it with one hand.
Things came easy for Knox but I can tell his life has been anything but.
He was always a surprise like that. Doing something out of the ordinary you wouldn’t expect from him. Like being absolutely fantastic at football though he would never try out for the team. He gave Reed a run for his money which only bettered Reed for the up and coming season.
Reed was going to be the star of the show. He always was, couldn’t not be. His loud mouth made him a beacon for anyone wanting a laugh or to marvel at his boy next door charm. Even if his filthy mouth was anything but charming when he got down to it.
“You three are bullies.” I joked, kicking Reed away from the towel.
“Bullies,” Knox scoffed.
“Yeah, bullies who need a fourth person for a quick game.” Landon nudged me with his elbow, his warm skin lingering against mine.
