“Tell me about New York! When can we come see you?” Rosie exclaimed as Sienna nodded enthusiastically.
“Yes,totally, shopping trip!”
We giggled as we walked together, our arms linked like old times.
“How’re things with you two?” I asked, looking from one to the other.
Sienna nudged Rosie as she blushed, mumbling that she had moved in with Finn, her last-minute high school sweetheart.
I clapped my hands together, elated for her.
Finn had been the biggest player in school, always sleeping with a different girl until the night of Prom when he got with Rosie. None of us saw it coming, but they were good for each other.
“Speaking of lover boy,” declared Sienna nodding toward Finn who was striding over to us, his eyes glued to Rosie. He did a double take when he saw me before shooting me a dazzling smile.
“Hey there, city girl. Fancy seeing you here.”
I smiled as I scanned the crowds for Cal, my eyes seeking his. I felt a pang of disappointment, but then I knew he wouldn’t want to be involved in my current social circle.
“Ah, here’s Luke and Ethan,” beamed Sienna as two guys joined our group, and my eyes met those of my ex.
Luke’s eyes bulged with shock when he saw me, but he soon recovered. He was still devastatingly handsome, and my heart hurt a little seeing him again, but I knew I had done the right thing.
We all stood awkwardly as Finn suggested we go get some drinks, when I felt a hand on my arm, tugging me back. I yanked my arm back in alarm before I realized it was Luke, and my mouth dried as his eyes narrowed at my reaction.
“Whoa, sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you. I just wanted to speak to you alone. Are you okay?”
His dark hair contrasted with his tight white t-shirt, which now showed rippling muscles and a broad chest.
He’s filled out...
“I’m fine, how are you? Sorry, I’m just a little jumpy I guess,” I babbled, as he looked on with interest.
We walked together, stopping in between two stalls.
“Yeah, I’m good. You here with your parents?” he asked, his eyes scanning the crowd.
I gulped, still somewhat nervous about admitting I was still with Cal.
He ran his hand down my arm, causing a shiver to run through my body.
“Are you still with him?” he asked, leaning close to me. I could smell beer on his breath as I moved back, becoming more uncomfortable.
“I’m still with Cal, yes,” I stammered as he put a hand either side of me, pinning me to the wall.
“You’re still as beautiful as you were then,” he murmured, bringing his face close to mine.
I froze, my hands on his shoulders as I pushed him away.
“Luke, I’m sorry but—”
“She’s with me,” a deep voice interrupted, as Luke dropped his hands.
His posture deflated as he turned to see Cal standing there, his arms folded as he glared at him menacingly.
“Cal/Leo. What a pleasant surprise.”
I gulped as they stood facing one another, true enemies to the end.
