But when I went to sleep that night, Dastien was the only thing I could think of. He hadn’t stopped by. No calls or texts. Hell, I wasn’t sure if he even had my cell number, but it still annoyed me.
The next morning I was getting worried about not hearing from him. There hadn’t been any sirens, but that didn’t mean he wasn’t fighting vampires somewhere else. What if he was hurt?
I tried to push away my worry as the gang and I finished breakfast and then headed over to the school building. Starting my second week, the knots in my stomach had untangled somewhat, but it was still an adjustment.
Chris had been helping me with metaphysics during breakfast. We’d just left the cafeteria when I realized I’d forgotten my notebooks.
“I’ll catch up with you,” I said to Chris as I ran back through the doors.
I slid between tables and the mass of people heading out. Frustration filled me as I realized I’d be late for class. In my old schools, this wouldn’t have been a big deal. But Mrs. Ramirez didn’t look kindly on tardiness. She’d majorly reamed out Shannon when she was five minutes late on Thursday.
I snatched up my notebook. And then stopped.
Dastien was at a table in the corner talking to Imogene.
Why hadn’t he come over to my table? He hadn’t even said hello.
I stood there, frozen in time as they got up together. His arms wrapped around her in a hug. His smile was bright when he pulled away.
I let out a breath. A hug was just a hug. He’d said they were old friends. I couldn’t let myself be the jealous girlfriend.
And then she kissed him. On. The. Lips.
Rage boiled my blood. I spun around, not wanting to see what happened next. I had to get out of there before I lost control and ripped her face off. Shit. Who was I kidding? I was totally losing control.
I wouldn’t let him see me like this. I wouldn’t let her see me.
Tears blurred my vision as I raced across the courtyard to class. I stopped just outside the room and took a deep breath. Everyone was already seated. I looked down, letting my hair hang in front of my face, and entered the room.
Meredith waved me over. “You okay?”
“No.” But that was all I could get out before Mrs. Ramirez walked through the door.