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"Hey," I say with a friendly smile, leaning my back against the railing. I run my fingers through my hair a few times. A nervous thing I do.

"You look really good, El." She sighs, running her hands up my chest and moving to stand really close to me. I take her hands, pushing them away.

"Thanks, but don't you have a boyfriend now, Lily?" I ask as I look at her. She flicks her long, red hair over her shoulder. Fuck, I don't even like red-heads, only blondes usually, so why did I date her for so long? Oh right, to piss Allie off.They’re not even friends anymore, and it’s likely my fault. I can be a real fucker when I want to be.

"No. I was thinking that maybe we could try again. I really do love you," she says, moving so close I feel all of her body pressed against mine. I remember our times together, and the fact I haven’t had sex in months while I’ve been thinking of Allie. No, Allie, will be worth the entire wait. I’m taken back when she goes to kiss me. I don't expect it, and so her mouth brushes mine before I can jump out of the way.

I put my hands in front of me to make her stop.

"Sorry, but this is a really shitty idea. Lily, I don't I feel that way about you anymore," I say roughly.

Her eyes narrow as she walks up to me and takes one of my hands into hers. I try to pull away without hurting her, but she moves closer and stops me.

"Baby, why don't we go back to mine, and I can prove how sorry I am." She purrs and moves her other hand up my leather jacket.

"No," I say more forcibly this time.

"If you have to ask more than once, it makes you look desperate, Lil," Allie says, coming to stand next to me. I look over to see how angry she looks. She glares up at me and I realise she might be jealous.

"Why do you care? This is between me and Elliot," Lily snaps, placing her hands on her hips.

"Well, it seems like Elliot does not to want to go home with you. Didn't you cheat on him?” Allie asks with a smirk.

“Also, Lil, why did you ditch all your friends recently? Why haven't you been hanging out with Tristan? He needs you," Allie says, getting very angry now; I can always tell she is angry by how her cheeks flash red. I can't help myself and take her hand and I’m surprised when she doesn't pull away. I’m taking it as a good sign. Her hand feels small and soft in mine.

"Tristan is ignoring me!" Lily shouts as she glares at Allie. When she sees our joined hands, she stares at them before lifting her eyes to mine.

"It was always her, right? You finally got what you wanted; lucky you, Elliot," she says in a sarcastic tone. She laughs and starts shaking her head before walking away.

"What was always me, Elliot?" Allie asks, looking down at our hands joined together as I rub my thumb over hers. I have to tell her I've always wanted her, that it’s always been her. That her dad makes us fight in the cage, but her brother lied to me. That I thought she was a horrible person for years, like her father, but the words don’t come out as I look down at her.

"Hey, you two. Blake is asking for his cake, Alliecat," Maisy says with a small smile aimed at me while she walks over to stand near us.

"Right, it's in the fridge in my room. I can go and get it,"Allie stutters out. I glance down at her as we unlink our hands.

"I will come and help," I say way too quickly. Come on, I'm better with girls than this.

"Luke was looking for you," Maisy says to me. I don't think she realises I wanted to go with Allie, so I'm guessing she thinks she is helping me. I doubt Luke really needs me.

"Right, see you around, cookie. Watch out for crazy exes, yeah? There seems to be a few around you Kings." Allie winks at me. I can’t hide how much she turns me on while I watch her walk away with Maisy, shaking that amazing ass from side to side. I have to take a few minutes, thinking of anything not fucking sexual before moving. I shake my head, walking inside to find my brothers.

Before I step through the doors, I hear Luke's raised voice."What the hell areyoudoing here?"

I look over to see him glaring at Allie’s roommate, Emilia.She is dressed in a black hoodie and jeans and her hair is up in a ponytail. They are standing close together, both of them staring each other down.

"I live here, what about you?"she replies curtly.

"I'm Izzy's brother," he says, every word dripping with anger. Emilia looks down for a second before looking at Luke. She looks close to crying; I hope he hasn’t upset her. Allie can be scary when someone upsets her friends, and Izzy can be worse. I know they are both close with Emilia.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know anyone saw us, I just wanted one normal night,"she says.

"I could be dead because of you. One fuck wasn't worth my life," he says, his words harsh, and I hear Emilia suck in a breath.

I decide to go over, asking, "What's going on?"

"Nothing," Luke mutters before walking off into the apartment and slamming the door shut. I turn to see Emilia looking at the closed door with tears running down her face. I want to ask if she is okay, but I think that's a stupid question. What the hell did Luke mean about his life being at risk? I can't believe this girl would hurt him.

I go to say something, but she walks off, leaving me very confused.

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