Page 38 of Grace of Spades
"Let's head to lunch. She said we could sit with her." I grin.
"You got it so bad." He chuckles and I can't even argue. I really do.
I find my Grace laughing at something Kennedy said in the cafeteria. I see McConnell watching her like he's gearing up for something. Is he going to try to ask her out again? I take my time grabbing my lunch and stand off to the side watching him.
"What are you doing?" Alek asks. I nod my head toward McConnell. "Oh, this should be good." He chuckles standingbeside me to watch it unfold.
McConnell wanders over trying to look casual but I know Grace sees him. Her jaw is set but she's still joking with Kennedy. I noticed yesterday that she is never relaxed. She is always alert. Always. Even when she looks bored she's taking in her surroundings. It must be exhausting. If I could just help her feel safe, even for an hour, I would feel like a king to her queen.
McConnell finally approaches her and says something. She nods and follows him out of the cafeteria. They aren't gone long but when she returns you can see that she's trying to hold in a laugh. She sits back down with Kennedy and I watch as Kennedy throws her head back in a loud cackle.
We walk over and take a seat across the table from them.
"Ladies," Alek smirks. I watch Grace look between us. Calculating. Judging how best to handle the situation. I give her a wink before taking a bite out of my wrap. She gives a small nod before she goes back to her sandwich.
"So, are you going to the party?" Kennedy asks.
"We were thinking about it. Why?" Alek answers.
"Well, we are and I figured you guys should come over to Grace's around lunch. We're hanging out in her pool all day." She mentions. Pool? Grace wet and in a bathing suit? Sign me the fuck up!
I watch as Kennedy jumps away from Grace with a yelp making me smile. Grace is still eating like Kennedy didn't just jump out of her skin.
"We would love to." I grin making Alek cough.
"Actually, I can't. I have to work." Alek excuses himself. He doesn't have to work tomorrow but I'm not saying a word. I can get Grace all to myself even if it's just for a few minutes.
Grace
Kennedy is so lucky I love her. I told her I can't be with Keir and now she's inviting him over for a fucking pool party! I pinch her ass. Hard. Making her yell and jump in her seat. Good, I hope it hurts!
I take another bite of my sandwich and send a glare at Keir.
"We would love to." Prick. At least it will just be him. Maybe I'll luck out and Christian won't be there. Ha! As if I could be that lucky. Let's all laugh together at that dream.
God, I am in soooo much shit.
Liam corrected the misunderstanding between us and I told him I couldn't date him but I appreciated his honesty. Like a fucking chump! He was so sweet about it too. Told me he valued me even if we couldn't be together like that. I am awful. I am so ready for my fight. Maybe someone will put me in a tiny little coma so I don't have to deal with all this shit. What's a little brain dabbelage between friends? Ahem, I mean brain damage.
We're ready to head to class when I get called to the office.
"I'll walk you there." Keir offers and follows me out. Christian is waiting for me in the office. "What's Bianchi doing here?" Keir asks.
"He works for my uncle."
"Do you know all of us?" He asks.
"Yes."
"Shit."
"Yep."
"You want me to wait for you?" He offers.
"No, it's fine. I don't know what he wants. I'll see you later." I wave him off and step into the office.
"Hey Christian. What's up?" I ask.
