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 from the 1970s with several little

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

arrived, she pulled out a joint and wandered off to

had picked out a short black dress with tights and boots, and wore a leather jacket on top. I still

replied. “You

flirt with a drunk guy. I took a sip and looked around as I tried to decide whether I wanted to join the dancing or sit

what sounded like angry voices coming from inside one of the cabins. I was nothing if not a bit nosy, and nonchalantly walked over to the

I made it pretty fucking clear

it was Lisa. And with her was

for you!

Justin.

never said that,” she replied. “Besides, you knew what you were getting into. Why would I make things exclusive with you when

with you. So why

the sound of stomping across floorboards,

from the top of

shoulder and jogged down the steps. I followed her with my gaze all the way to the

Lisa said in a sing-song voice, her ponytail bobbing as she sauntered up to him. Most of the other girls at this university wouldn’t dare walk up to Enzo so nonchalantly with so many girls around him, but seeing as Enzo and Lisa used to date, it wasn’t entirely unexpected

briefly over Lisa’s shoulder. I felt like he was looking into my soul again, but it was over quickly

chest — no doubt pushing her breasts together — and rocked back and forth from her heels to her toes.

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

broke up ages ago, Lisa,”

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

there. With a huff, Lisa stormed off. When she was gone, however, his gaze traveled over to me once more and

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