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.

about a mile into the woods behind the school. It was an

could see rambunctious boys

a bunch of 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

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

I replied.

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

of the cabins. I was nothing if not a bit nosy, and nonchalantly walked over to the cabin, pretending to look at

pretty fucking clear that I

voice immediately: it was Lisa. And

up with my girlfriend for you! You said we would

Justin.

were getting into. Why would I make things exclusive

broke up with you. So

heard the sound of stomping across floorboards, and

from the

hair over her shoulder and jogged down the steps. I followed her with my

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

me briefly over Lisa’s shoulder. I felt like he was looking into

— and rocked back and forth from her heels to her toes. “Wanna dance?”

swig of his beer, looking Lisa up and down. Around them,

up ages ago, Lisa,”

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

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,

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