and break things off by calling her names. She hoped he
Her mouth finally mapped shut. She waited for him to make the gas nie, waited for him to try to change her mind eget mad and break thir would haum her in her dreams and her led But of course, he did none of those things
Trobead, he only said, “I’m sorry I wasted your time “voice was large and his face devoid of emotions as he turned and walked out the front door
Chapter 21: Seppy Seconds
Chapter 21: Sloppy Seconds
Sarah stood still until she heard his car start. The sound of the engine made her skin tingle. She waited to him to peel out of the driveway, but she was left waiting because it never happened. She closed her eyes and imagined William driving down the street and then reaching his offion
She sighed and turned to stare at the kitchen. She told herself not to cry, there was no reason to cry. She didn’t bother looking for her shoes or bag because she knew that she wouldn’t be going to any slaves at college that day. That was for the best anyway. She didn’t want to see Wendy’s face in the third period or write a class report half–assedly for the professor, so she called in sick and cleaned the apartment from top to bottom, trying to clean up every memory William had left behind
There was an ache in her chest and she couldn’t say for sure what the cause was. William leaving? Or him not giving Sarah a chance to explain herself?
When Sarah went t
to college on Monday, she was stummed by the rush of people. She made it to lunch without bumping into any of her students, but luck wasn’t on her side for long- “Sarah!” She heard Justin call out her name down the hall.
She kept walking without pause. She could hear him walking closer, so she picked up her pare so that Justin could see she was not in the mood to talk. Justin either didn’t get the message or didn’t care. Probably a bit of both
and Sarah felt him slide a finger down her clothed arm. “But
“So, look.” He stopped her and leaned against the east wall know we got off on the wrong foot before, but..” He paused a was kind of hoping that maybe you and I could you know..” He looked up at her and winked. Sarah just stood there, saying nothing and fighting to keep the bored expression on her face Angor would only fal Justin’s teasing, andil she looked upset or hurt, he would tell everyone that she was in love with him or something or that he had made Sarah cry because she threw herself at him and he denied her. She knew him enough to figure that he had done it to girls before, and that would never be he
Sarah blinked and continued to stare at her in silence.
“You know he urged and rolled his hand for her to reply.
Sarah didn’t grant him that pleasure.
“Sarah?” he blinked and she wondered how this guy had passed high school or entered college. Then she remembered that his parents had money; that was part of the reason why he had a shitty personality. His arrogance would be his downfall
“No,” she muttered.
“No, I don’t know what you are talking about,” she said, unable to keep silent.
*Babe,” Justin chuckled, “I’m just trying to help you.” He shrugged and then had the audacity to push back a lock of hair behind Sarah’s ear. “I heard how Wendy had dinner with Colton’s amily. I would say you should give up on your dreams. You are going to need someone now that William Colton doesn’t have your back anymore. Out of the goodness of my heart.” He catched his chest. “I am willing to do that for you.”
rocome. She had to wait for it because she knew it would grve hot enough Laughter for a year.
Sarah almost laughed but she held it in. The panchline was yet to co
“And why would you do that for DON, Justin!”
Justin grinned triumphantly. “Because that is what riends are for.” He said “friends” as it he meant something else. It was unbelievable how stupid this guy was “So, what do you say, Sarah? You wanna be ‘friends‘ with me?”
“Disgusting” Sarah thought, winkling her nose and shaking her head. “I would rather be buried alive.”
The offer is limited, Miss Mitch,” he responded icily. If I were you, I would be smart about this. He reached a hand nut to pull at the bottom of her shirt
“Don’t touch me,” she hissed, and drew herself away from
Justin scowled. “Come on, Sarah Stop being such a base. No one is going to want President Colton’s sloppy seconds.”
Sarah slapped him across the face and pushed past him. She stormed down the hallway to the restroom, ignoring the string of curses Justin shouted at her. She didn’t slow down for impune, not even the snickering freshmen. The girls‘ washroom was empty when she entered. She locked the stall and leaned against it, her chest heaving and her heart thundering
He fists were clenched at her sides. She knew Justin was a jerk, but she never knew how far he could go until that day. She didn’t feel bad for the shitty grades he was going to get despite being a rich beir. She would just allow his situation to get worse and worse until no one could salvage it for him
ewn
She also wanted to leave, but the situation would get far worse if she did. It would make her look weak and she couldn’t allow those rich brats to think they had gotten the best of her–e if technically they lud
Sarah splashed cold water oncoher face at the sink to calm her nerves. She could ignore all of them. Only the small group of rich kids were bothering her anyway. Everyone else really didn’t give a shit about who she was or what she did Sarah wished the could speak to someone about it, but Amanda was still not of touch, probably Busy with work and her parents.
A few more days passed and Sarah fell into a routine. The projects that were dee had to be presented and Professor Jacobs had so far been more than amicable.
I was late Friday when the presentations were on the verge of ending that Sarah walked out during the break and went to the washroom. She didn’t expect to see anyone, as all the other students had left for the day Hardly anyone was around, so it was a surprise when the rammed right to Justin’s chest as she walled back to the class. She was still far away from the classroom. It was dark in the evening because the lights didn’t quite work. She could hear pays laughing and shouting in the distance, but Justin was not doing either of those things. He just stood their glaring at her.
“What the hall is your problem?” she mattered cautiously up at him. “Didn’t your team present an amazing project? Sarah felt the need to remind him of IL
Justin mickered, resentfully, “Yeah it they didn’t take any help in
Sarah blinked in confusion.
from me, did they?
“Oh,” Dustin said, arting innocent. You didn’t notice? I got an for this assignment because I didn’t contribute everyone else. Why do you think the professor thinks thar, Sarah?”
