Chapter 29

Chapter Twenty Nine

The hallway was bustling after lunch, students chattering and rushing to their next classes. I was making my way to English when i felt a sudden, sharp tug on my arm. Before I could protest, I was pulled into the dimly lit janitor's closet.

"What the "I started, but the door slammed shut behind me, and I was face-to- face with Isaiah.

"Missed me?" he asked, his lips twitching into a smirk.

"Isaiah," I hissed, glaring at him. "What the hell are you doing?"

He leaned against the door, his broad shoulders blocking my only exit. "You're not beingfair," he said, his tone more serious now. "The twins, Elijah-they've all had their moments with you. But me? He took a step closer, his blue eyes locking onto mine. "I'm tired of being left out.”

"Maybe it's because I don't care," I shot back, crossing my arms.

His smirk only deepened. "You don't care, huh?"

Before I could respond, he closed the distance between us, his hand tilting my chin up. Then, without warning, his lips were on mine.

The kiss was firm, demanding, and completely unexpected. For a moment, I froze, caught off guard by the intensity of it. Then I found my voice-or at least my strength-and pushed him back.

"Isaiah!" I said, my voice a mixture of anger and disbelief.

"Just one more," he murmured, his hand sliding to my waist as he pulled me closer again.

This time, his kiss was slower, more deliberate. Against my better judgment, I found myself responding, my hands gripping his shoulders for balance as he lifted me effortlessly. My legs instinctively wrapped around his waist, and his hand slipped under my shirt, his touch warm against my skin.

Reality snapped back into focus.

"Stop," I said, pushing at his chest, my voice breathless.

He sighed but set me down gently, his hands lingering for just a moment before

back. "Sorry," he said, though his expression told me

him. "This is

abruptly, and we both turned to see Alex

smirks plastered

you two been?" Alex asked, his eyes

snapped, my

them and leaving me standing there, flustered

said, grabbing my hand

asked, trying to pull free, but Alex grabbed

trapping me between

coming with us," Alex

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Chapter Twenty Nine

I protested, but they

of classes," Austin said dismissively. The next thing I knew, I was in the backseat of Elijah's Jeep, wedged

is kidnapping," I muttered, crossing my arms

is quality time," Alex corrected,

shrugged him off, glaring at the back of Elijah's

Elijah said, his

woods. I hesitated, but the twins practically dragged me

and inviting, They led me down a hallway to a room

plush couches and beanbags

is this?" I asked, raising an

proudly, flopping onto one of the

you spent some time with us," Alex added, pulling me toward the center

but they ignored me, busying themselves with picking out

the space

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