Page 75 of Make You Love Me

“Yeah dipshit, she’s my cousin's girl so keep yourself in check.” I know he’s just being Ford but I have to give him a hard time. It's what we do.

“I’m just saying… I want to go to Nori Beach. That seems to be where you go to find a girl this perfect.” He gestures to Lottie.

She blushes as she says, “Ooooo. I have a great idea.”

“What Babygirl?”

“What if Nox and Ford come spend the summer at the beach with us? I own that property now so you guys can all stay with me.”

That actually sounds like a damn good plan.

“Hell yes. For real?” Ford chimes in. Lottie nods her head excitedly as she looks to Nox.

“You know what, yes. I’m going to need a break from training at some point. Maybe not the whole summer but I will take you up on that invite for a few weeks at least. Thank you.”

He nudges Ford, who then says, “Oh yeah. Thanks Stacks, you’re the best!”

“Don’t call her that or you’ll be uninvited,” I growl.

The guys laugh at my shit.

We finish eating our food, and Lottie leans over to whisper to me. “I’m going to go to the bathroom. My period came on today, so I need… ya know. Ugh, sorry TMI, but that’s what you get since you have a girlfriend now.” She lets out an awkward giggle.

Speaking lowly to her, “I don’t care about that baby. Do you need anything? I could go to the school nurse and get you a heat pack. I remember the heating pad and a good back rub helping you over the summer.”

“No, I’m okay Grey. It’s not too bad. Thank you, though. You’re the best.” Her eyes are so full of love and adoration.

I give her a kiss on her head. “Okay, I’ll meet you after next period. Text me if you need me.”

A few minutes go by and since I’m done eating, I go check on her, just in case.

Waiting outside the women’s bathroom. I hear high heel clicking as someone else approaches. Feeling her hand run down my arm sends an uneasy awareness through my body.

“Hi G. I’m glad I found you alone. I wanted to talk to you.” Jerking my arm away from Amber’s touch, her voice is like nails on a chalkboard.

I’ve been on such a high having Lottie back in my life, but I haven’t forgotten about what she did.

“Me too Amber. It’s about time we talked about the little stunt you pulled.”

Feigning innocence, she asks, “What do you mean?”

“For starters, you videoed us without my consent. I was drunk as shit that night and finally gave in to you begging for my cock. Did you ever think maybe there was a reason I kept denying you?" I pause for emphasis, "I didn’t want you. But that night you thought you had the right to take advantage of the opportunity and be sure to record it, huh? Well, guess what... you didn’t and you’re lucky I don’t pres

s charges on your ass, especially after the pain you caused Lottie over that.” I seethe just thinking about it.

“Oh, poor fucking Lottie. I thought she was just another one of your fuck buddies, obsessively calling your phone that night. A phone you left out in the open without a lock on it. I thought I was doing you a favor by erasing her from your life,” Amber sneers.

“Are you fucking kidding me Amber? I can’t believe you would stoop so low as to erase her from my phone like some crazed psycho.” I run my hands over my face. It all makes sense now. Why I didn't see her calls or any of her later messages. Amber erased them all.

“Lottie is the love of my life, and you played a huge part in taking her away from me. Thank God she found her way back. You think you played me so well that night? What, were you pissed I wouldn’t let you touch me again even when I was so drunk I couldn’t see straight?”

She scoffs. “What the fuck ever, Greyson. Your dumb girlfriend was so easily manipulated. I wouldn’t have given up on you so quickly.”

“You don’t know her at all. What… just because I let you suck my dick at the end of junior year you think you have some type of pull over me? You don’t have shit on me. I would never want someone who treats people the way you do.”Fuck using a filter with her. She doesn’t deserve a sugar coating.

“Keep Lottie’s name out your fucking mouth. Delete that video from your phone and that night from your memory because it didn’t mean shit. You need to grow up and have some respect for others… hell even yourself, or you’re going to live a miserable life.” I look her directly in the eyes, making sure she understands every word coming out of my mouth.

She’s crying as she huffs and turns on her heels. I would say I feel bad but I’m actually happy to see some emotion out of her. I want her to realize her actions are fucked up.

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