Page 40 of Introvert
CHAPTER 7
"I can't believe I'm doing this," I murmured.
But I was.
My feet picked up speed the closer I got to the venue. There were two reasons for that. First, we had practice before the concert, and I didn't want to be late. Second, I was on a mission.
Find Felix.
Tell him I was good-to-go on the fake dating.
Wait for his response.
Now that I'd made the decision,it was like I couldn't get back fast enough. I knew Taylor and Izzy would be ecstatic. But how would Felix react? Did he actually want to do this? He'd seemed keen enough on the bus. That was only alittle over anhour ago. Still…maybe he changed his mind.
My steps stuttered as I passed the gates at the entrance to the stadium.
It would be pretty embarrassing, approaching him only to be rejected.
Shaking my head, I pushed forward.
This was fake, I reminded myself.
There was no real risk.That was the beauty of it.
If we did this, I'd be helping both HERS and Felix, and I'd gain romantic experience.If we didn't, no big deal. Nothing would have to change. Plus, it wasn't like this was my idea or anything. Desperate for a boyfriend—real or fake—I was not. I was just…curious.
Far too curious.
And excited to try something new.
Memories of my first and only kiss had nothing to do with it.
Nope.
My cheeks heated.
Would we kiss again? Could it possibly be as good as the first time? What if it wasn't?That would be both good and bad, I guess.Another thought struck me, and my steps slowed. What if it was better?
Oh goodness.
A sound drew my attention, and I turned. What I sawmade my eyes widen.
A group of people—girls mostly—were rushingpast the gates. And they weren't slowing down. The sound I'd heard was their feet hitting the ground. The girls in front were running, yelling, smiling—and they were coming right at me. The tunnel was long. I was about halfwaydown. My mind told me to move. Get out of the way. Now! But my body wasrooted to the spot, my feet heavy like lead melded to the floor.
They kept coming.
I stayed frozen.
I knew Iwas done for. They'd mow me down, and someone, wasn't sure who, would have to explain everythingto my parents.Dead by stampeding fangirls.I didn't even know that was a thing.
Suddenly, a hand reached out of the shadows to my right. It latched onto my arm and pulled. I was spun around, pressed back against the wall, and ended upcaged between a pair of strong arms. Felix breathed steadily, but his stare was piercing. I went to open my mouth, but before I could say a word, he shook his head slightly.
That was when I heard the girls just outside our hiding place.
"I swear I saw him go this way."
I couldn't see the speaker. Felix's body hid mine completely.Pretty sure those girls hadn't noticed us either.But I heard every word.
