Page 4 of The Midnight Confessions: Part Four

Relaxing, he nods. “Yeah, we do. Not to mess with this, because I really like you, and I’m glad we’re doing this. It’s just…”

“It feels weird without Cassie,” I agree. “I don’t understand what’s happening. It’s like she threw us together and then walked away. There’s a lot going on, and then with the threats after we slept together…”

I should have told him earlier. He deserves to know if he’s dating me, right?

I expect Trenton to be mad after his caveman display, but instead his lips brush against mine outside of my classroom.

“Cassie told me about that when we chatted. You’re fine. Let’s talk during dinner tonight after you’re done with class. I don’t like secrets, but I also don’t expect you to dump your life’s worth of information on me. We’ll take it nice and easy. If there’s a threat, we’ll handle it. All of the stuff happening on campus makes me a little nervous, anyway,” he tells me.

Nodding, I can’t believe this man is this wonderful. Kelter would have yelled at me if I kept anything from him, even though he obviously had tons of secrets.

God, why am I thinking about him?

Rubbing my face tiredly, I walk into my classroom. Once I’m sitting, I pull out my phone to try Cassie one more time before we start.

Me: Cassie, I know you wanted a little space, but I feel like something is wrong. Can we talk tonight? Send me proof of life so I know that you weren’t kidnapped by aliens or anything.

Smirking, I watch as bubbles start to appear in my text as she begins to reply. I knew she’d answer this. Covering my mouth as I snort, I shake my head. Cassie sent me a photo of herself with her tongue out to the side and her eyes crossed. She’s sweaty, and looks like she’s coming out of a sparring session.

Cassie: You’re sweet to worry, but I’m good. I have a late therapy appointment to work some things out, so I may not be home when you finish class.

Chewing on my lip, I drop my phone into my bag. She doesn’t usually have appointments this late, so I wonder if something happened. I feel as if I’m a million miles away from her now, and wish she’d talk to me. I did this to myself though, so now I have to give her the space she’s insisting on. Let the record show that I fucking hate it though.

I wish so much that I could go back in time to be a better friend to her, but I can’t.

TRENTON

I’m walking back to the fraternity house to take a shower, absolutely fuming about the fact that Soren was staring at Lyra as if he’s fucked her. I don’t think she noticed, but they all made her feel uncomfortable, and I won’t stand for that.

I have a lot of protective feelings when it comes to Lyra and Cassie. I’m confused by Cassie’s declaration that I date Lyra, though I understand her worry about what their parents would say, but that asshole is bad news. Forcing myself to breathe, I remind myself of my anger issues, and that I can’t do shit if I get kicked out of school for fighting.

Pushing my way through the door, I ignore everyone else as I bee-line for my room.

“Hey, Trent!” yells a brother and I wince. I smell, and I really need to shower.

Struggling to keep my annoyance off my face, I turn around and nod. “What’s up, Alex?”

“We haven’t seen much of you here. Is there a reason for that?” he asks.

Ugh, there’s this bullshit thing where I’m supposed to hang out with my fraternity brothers, and while it usually isn’t an issue, Soren is a huge thorn in my side.

“I have a new girl, and between her and classes getting more intense, I’ve been busy,” I explain, hoping that’ll be it.

Alex grunts, and I figure that’s the end of it. I should have known better. “I’m not really the kind of guy who lets pussy control me, but if she’s really that fantastic, I guess I’ll try to understand. Don’t neglect your brothers though. You know the rules. Is there anything else?”

Blowing out a breath, I drag my fingers through my hair. To be honest, all of my brothers are assholes. Flexing my fingers, I let the sting of my scalp ground me.

“Look, you know there’s been some tension between me and the new guy. I know my limits, so I’ve been putting a lot of time in at the gym too. If I’m too tired to beat the shit out of him, then I can keep the harmony of the house,” I tell him honestly.

Maybe I can get out of spending time here now that everything is out on the table.

As Alex smirks at me, I realize my mistake. Fuck.

“Soren’s a good guy. You need to spend some time with him without the stresses of school and shit. We haven’t had a chance to welcome him properly. Plan a party, invite your girl to help mellow you out, and let’s put this shit to bed, yeah?” Alex isn’t asking, this is law. He’s the President of the fraternity, and I’m going to have to do this.

“Yeah, I’ll make that happen. When do we want this party to happen?” I ask.

“Saturday night. You have four days to plan it. It better be worthy of the Alpha Sigma Pi name,” Alex says menacingly.

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