You’re Mine by Penny Brooks

Chapter 12

Harper

Tears start to burn at his rejection, at his cruelty, so badly that I can’t see where I’m going as I shove through more grinding bodies and surging hormones. My vision blurs as I run back down the hall. I look over my shoulder and sure enough Easton’s still watching, that smug asshole smile in place.

Islam hard into something and fall, hearing Easton’s laugh along with Aisha’s over the pounding music.

I blink up. It’s Blake, because of

course it would be Blake.

“Oh shit.” He quickly pulls me to my feet. “I’m sorry, I didn’t see you.”

Because I’m invisible, aren’t I?

Unwanted

Uninvited

Great, am I really going to cry in front of him, of all people?

The biggest ass in the senior class with the emotional intelligence of а реа.

He takes one look at me and curses, then starts dragging me down the hall and into the garage, where I burst into giant, gut

wrenching sobs.

ending

famous makeout session with the off-limits guy I’ve crushed on for years, to the player who’s slept with

creature. He lifts his hand, then drops it, before he finally pulls me in for a

hug him back, completely weirded out that

friend trio-the one who once jumped off of the roof into our pool, screaming I’m Britney bitch is trying to comfort

I can do?”

away, frowning. “Are you

hell?” He shakes his

but at least the tears stopped

feel offended?” He laughs. “Do I have to be drunk or high to care about

feelings?”

minute then blurt, “But

tanned arms. “Okay,

smiling. “You know

me since I’m a

is, with his dark hair pulled back into a bun and his

try again. “I just mean you’re Blake

know…idiocy.”

lifts a brow. “Wanna

“Sure?”

bad choices and sin. “I actually have one of the highest grade point averages in our class. I’m just bored as hell sitting there, so you know…I entertain.” He spreads his arms wide.

my eyes. “Are you being

have to repeat my senior year for the third

“What!” My jaw drops.

have seen your face just now. How old do I look? Damn, now I’m doubly offended.” He holds up his right hand like he’s taking an oath. “I’ve never repeated