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Dammit, I have nothing to wear for bottoms.Can my morning get any worse?

Jaydon rustles in the sheets behind me.

“Where you going, Peachy?” Sleepiness is thick in his voice, and it’s so fucking sexy.

“I need to get back to my room. I need to shower… I don’t want anyone finding out about us…”Especially his sister.

He grunts in response.

I feel the shift in the air as I turn to look at him. He slowly scrubs both hands down his face. Then, he casually leans up on one elbow with a silent stare. I can’t read what he’s thinking, and it’s awkward. He slides out of the bed, not saying a word, then reaches into his bag and pulls out some joggers.

He holds them out to me, “Here… wear these back to your room.” Not making eye contact, I can tell he's distant.

“Thanks…”

I expect him to say something… anything, really, but he just quickly turns and walks to the bathroom and shuts the door.

I guess he’s back to his normal asshole self.

Why did I ever think he was capable of anything different?

Damn, last night he was such a different person. I could have almost seen something with him, possibly wanting him to be mine, but now, I guess it was just the alcohol talking. I pull on the pants he gave me and grab my dress and shoes from the floor.

Fuck, I know my ID and key card have to be in here somewhere.

They fell out of my dress last night. I had them tucked safely into my chest. I scan the floor near the bed and catch a glimmer of something sticking out from underneath—bingo! I quickly grab them both and hurry to leave the room.

I just took the quickest shower I’ve ever had in my life. I texted Haleigh to find out where she was and let her know her brother was looking for her. He wasn’t—but I can only assume he will be shortly.

Now, I’m lying here in the hotel bed after messing up the covers to make it appear like I actually slept here last night.

What the fuck was I thinking last night sleeping with Jaydon? I feel so stupid, and he doesn’t even give a fuck about me. Now I’m dreading the ride back home and having to face him. This just needs to blow over.

I’m done with letting him fuck with my head.

Never again.

Chapter 7

Present day.

Ellie

Two weeks have gone by since I made a complete fool of myself that night at Jaydon’s house. I haven’t spoken to him or seen him since.

That morning, I was back in my own bed before the sun started to rise. My mom came to pick me up, thankfully, with no questions asked. I’m sure she just assumed I spent the night with some random guy. I don’t even think she even knows it was Jaydon’s house.

That’s always been the narrative, anyway. I’m the wild child, the one that never listened. At least, that’s the title my family has given me.

That night wasn’t one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and I can admit that, but I’m not the wild one.

No, that’s all my sister.

I’m lying in bed, mindlessly scrolling through social media, when a text pops up from my mom.

Mom: Come have breakfast. Your sister and I need to talk with you.

Great, I can only imagine how fun this will be.

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