Chapter 5: Homecoming

Nina

Just as I thought, Jessica came home an hour later with a frown on her face.

“Where did you go?” she said.

I looked up from my book as I sat on the couch. Thankfully, I had prepared an excuse beforehand.

“My stomach started to hurt,” I replied. “Probably from all the alcohol last night. I couldn’t get through the crowd to make it back to you, so I just decided to come home.”

Jessica let out a sigh and walked over to her door.

“I hope you’re feeling better now at least, because there’s a party at the fire pit later since we won the game. And don’t even think about saying no! You have to put on a sexy outfit and show Justin what he’s missing.”

With that, Jessica disappeared into her room — presumably to get ready for the party. I sent Lori a quick text.

“Where u at? U going to that party later?”

A few minutes later, Lori replied: “Yeah. I promised Jess.”

I put my phone away with a sigh and closed my book. It was already seven o’clock, so the party would probably start in an hour or two. I decided to shower and change.

For some reason, as I got ready, I found myself actually caring about looking good… But not to make Justin jealous.

I wanted to look good for Enzo.

woods behind the school. It was an old campground

a large fire pit, where a huge bonfire was already burning and loud music was playing. As we approached, I could see rambunctious boys whooping and throwing beer cans into the fire and flirting

monkeys,” Lori grumbled. She had her hands stuffed into her pockets and had her hood pulled up. Almost as soon as we arrived, she pulled out a joint and wandered off to go sit and smoke by herself. Jessica and I had become used to this by now, and didn’t mind our strange friend’s loner nature. novelxo.com fast

elbow. I had picked out a short black dress with tights and boots, and wore a leather jacket on top. I still had my hair in braids, but I put on a little eyeliner and

I replied. “You

a cooler nearby and grabbed a beer while Jessica stopped to flirt with a drunk guy. I took a sip and looked around as I tried to

of the cabins. I was nothing if not a bit

I think I made it pretty fucking clear that I was

it was Lisa. And with her was none

up with my girlfriend for you! You said we would get

Justin.

knew what you were getting into. Why would I make things exclusive with you when I could pick any guy I wanted?

you. So why don’t

sound of stomping across

the top of the steps with a

her shoulder and jogged down the steps. I followed her with my gaze all the way to the fire pit, where Enzo was standing and

Most of the other girls at this university wouldn’t dare walk

his eyes flickered to me briefly over Lisa’s shoulder. I felt like

rocked back and forth from

and took a swig of his beer, looking Lisa up and down.

up ages ago,

them up into fists. “Aw, come on!” she said. “You can’t tell me you don’t miss this.” She gestured to her

Lisa wasn’t even there. With a huff, Lisa stormed off. When she was gone, however, his gaze traveled over to me once more and fixed on me. His eyes almost seemed to glow again, and

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