Page 16 of Harmony

“So true. I bet he comes up to you today though.”

My heart catches. Will he?

“I doubt it. He got what he wanted.”

She laughs. “He likes to play with his toys awhile before letting them go.”

“He’s going to be sorely disappointed. I’m nobody’s toy.”

“We will see.” She gets up, so I follow her. “You’re going to be one of us now, so walk with me.”

She loops her arm in mine after we grab our stuff and leads me down the hall. We stop at my locker first.

Then I see him.

Nate is walking right toward me, that cocky smile on his face I love.

When he reaches me, he leans in to press a kiss to my lips, but I back up, slapping his face.

He grits his teeth, narrowing his eyes on me. “What the fuck, Hailee?”

I glance quickly to Tiffany, who has a smile on her face as she leans against the locker next to mine. “Yeah, what the fuck?” she mocks him.

“What are you doing, Nate? Why are you trying to kiss me?”

Hurt flashes through his eyes. He wanted last night to be more. So did I, but I couldn’t.

He will never forgive me for this.

“I figured we could have another go in the supply closet this morning. You know, since I’m only good for a quickie, right?” He bites out the words, and I feel each sting on my skin.

I shake my head, my next words like acid on my tongue. “It wouldn’t be worth another go, Nate. I got what I needed from you last night and let’s just say, it was less than satisfying.”

He lets out a humorless laugh. “Oh? You came on my cock, screaming my name. That wasn’t satisfying enough for you?”

“Wow. I must have given a great performance if you actually believed I came on you. It’s called faking it. A few well-timed clenches and a loud scream and guys fall for it every time,” I say confidently as my heart clenches.

I can still feel the burn of him between my legs, and here I am, lying to him. Telling him I faked the whole thing.

I’m truly and honestly fucked.

“Whatever you tell yourself to go to sleep at night. Don’t bother coming around. I don’t care if Willow loves you, you’re dead to me.”

“Fuck Willow and fuck you too.”

He freezes, his eyes going cold. “Stay away from my family or you’ll be joining yours sooner than planned.”

My heart stops then. That’s it. He hates me now.

I barely resist the urge to rub the pain growing in my chest.

“He’s a douche canoe. Ignore him. Let’s get to my locker.”

I force a smile, letting Tiffany pull me down the hall to her locker.

I glance back once, finding Nate’s eyes on mine.

All the care and concern last night are long gone.

---