The Distance Between Us (I fell in love with my bully)

y annoying twin brother, unfortunately.'' Zoe's eyes grew even wider as she struggled to process this new information. She couldn't have guessed that Patrick a

unately'?'' she asked, her voice laced with a hint of amusement. ''Anyone would kill to have Patrick

undeterred. With a confident smile, she pushed back her chair and stood up, her long legs unfolding from the seat like

ey, Betty!'' one of them called out, and Elizabeth's cheeks flushed a deep pink as she returned their greetin

''Look who we have here.'' Elizabeth's blush deepened as she wrapped her hand around his neck as Patrick pulled her to him. Her fingers played wit

lieve what Victoria's been doing,'' she said, her eyes glinting with amusement. ''She's been forcing us to be frien

tone dripping with contempt. ''What's so special about her?'' Elizabeth's laughter was like a soft breeze, soothing the sting of Patrick's words. But as she contin

with mockery. ''Thinks she's so perfect just because she follows all the rules.'' Elizabeth's laughter was like a chorus, joining in with Patrick's teas

es darting back and forth between Patrick's table and Victoria's. They whispered to each other, their voices hushed

th shallow-minded and only care about themselves.'' Zoe nodded, her eyes meeting Victoria's in a moment of underst

't help but feel like she was navigating a minefield. Every word, every glance, seemed to be laced with hidde

oices rising and falling in a crescendo of amusement. Zoe, sitting across from them, couldn't help but be drawn in by the infectious sound of their laughter

distraction. She didn't want to get caught up in speculation, especially not when it came to people she barely knew. As she ate, she made