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head. A smirk tugs at my lips as I pick up my pace and slam my should

in the mood for

nocently. "I haven't

should be heading to the s

lazily. "I'm not wasting my time with th

ng thin. "Fine. Do whatever you want, just leave

ith amusement. He stops bu

resident," I continue, watching his reaction closely.

tly. "That's none

ween us. He meets my gaze, his jaw clenching. He hate

you realize you don't stand a chance with her, the bett

. "Yeah, and you're definitely not

side. He stumbles, bringing a hand to his cheek, checking for blood. He looks up, and for

ches m

expecti

me take a step back. My surprise quickly t

my mouth before

ts around us cheers. The rush is exhilarating, almost intoxicating, l

ar voice cuts th

called his name-it just f

get the p

e students we electe

ts him. I take the opportunity and drive my fist straight into

na shouts, grabbing my arm

vers, report to the princ

unreadable. I simply roll my shoulde

PAL'S

laptop, pretending not to be furious. Ryan isn't here yet; he's stil

er husband. She looks young and radiant, but the guy beside h

my hea

turn to know it's Ryan. He limps into the se

laptop, looking at us with

ointed in both of

h. Get to

ce you were elected, and I'm already heari

ever expected this kind of be

p myself from laughi

ught joining the student government

unately, I haven'

w." Her glare sharpens. "But if I hear about

. "It won't happen again, Mr

not interested in

smissed. D

cks shut, Ryan storms down the hallway, fists cle

, Ry

but doe

," I say, flashing my mi

he doesn't react. Ins

ly not going to th

CH

ys of food in front of us. We talk about ran

e way,

ake a sip o

you come to

s. "That's me

ared of the presi

red? Of a girl?" I s

" He s

," Jenna says, resting her chin on her hand.

hought doesn't

host," I joke, tryi

pan look. "Was that

t my mind is alrea

ntroduces you to her, and she says she's never he

rras

settles uncomfor

wing who I am? Not recognizing me?

htens aroun

ers. I don't

ds to be