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.

party around nine o’clock. It was located outside, about a mile into the woods behind the school. It was an old campground from the 1970s with several little cabins, which had been cleaned up

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

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

said, nudging me with her 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

replied. “You

to flirt with a drunk guy. I took a sip and looked around as I tried to decide whether I wanted to

sounded like angry voices coming from inside one of the cabins. I

pretty fucking clear that I was

it was Lisa. And with her was

with my girlfriend for you! You said we

Justin.

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

broke up with you. So why

across floorboards, and then the door swung

the top of

you’re gonna eavesdrop, at least don’t make it so fucking obvious,” she said, then flipped her hair over her shoulder and jogged down the steps. I followed her with my gaze all the way to the fire pit, where Enzo was

dare walk up to Enzo so nonchalantly with so many

to my surprise, his eyes flickered to me briefly over Lisa’s shoulder. I felt like he was looking into my soul again,

doubt pushing her breasts together — and rocked back and

his beer, looking Lisa up and down. Around them, people

up ages ago,

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

With a huff, Lisa stormed off. When she was gone, however, his gaze

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