Swiping the screen I had five messages. Two were from Dante, checking in with me, and I quickly shot back a reply. One was from Eddy, checking if I needed a ride to school today. After confirming that with her, I focused on the other two.
Neither was a number I knew, but it was immediately obvious who the first one was from...
Unknown: Hey, Spare Heir. I won’t be in school today, almost dying is a real bitch. But the boys will keep an eye on you. Don’t fuck anyone I wouldn’t.
Jasper.
With a laugh, I texted back.Me: Dude, is there anyone you wouldn’t fuck? You’ve given me free run of the school.
After sending that I turned my attention to the other unknown text.I’m going to put a butterfly permanently on your skin. Right on those dimples just above your ass.
My body heated, like set me the fuck on fire and call it a day.
Beck.
Jesus.
He had spent a lot of time with his hands on my ass…
My phone vibrated, and I focused on the new text.Jasper: Well, no guys or my sister, but the rest … think of it as a free for all buffet. Just make sure you wait so I can watch.
Me: You’re sick, dude. Now fuck off and get better.
I ignored Beck’s text, because I really didn’t know what to say. Saving his number in my phone felt like a big deal. I could contact him now, whenever I wanted.
With that in mind, I changed his name todrunk booty call, and laughed as I turned around to finish getting ready. Ten minutes later I was dressed in my uniform, uncomfortable heels on, and bag slung gingerly over my shoulder. The golf cart took me to the front gate, and Eddy zoomed up a minute later.
She examined me closely as I slid inside, and the smile she shot my way was genuine.
“Girl, you look hot. I wouldn’t even know you almost died two days ago.”
I snorted out a laugh. “I still feel like I almost died two days ago.”
Groaning, I leaned down to yank off the ridiculous heels and stuff my feet into the converse sneakers I’d smuggled out of the house with me. Given all I’d been through, anyone who wanted to reprimand my breech of dress code could kiss my ass.
Eddy waved a hand at me before she spun the wheel and took off. “How you look is all that matters.” She paused for a brief moment, and I felt like I knew her well enough now, to know that something pretty big was on her mind.
“What is it?” I said with a sigh. “Spill it.”
She shot me a look before a grin that was mostly grimace lifted her cheeks. “Word got out.” Her voice was soft and I sensed some sympathy in there. “About you and the guys being in the crash together. Uh, there are a lot of rumors.”
Shaking my head, I stared out at the scenery flying by. “Let me guess, I’m now the company whore, and each of the guys fucked me before passing me to the next one?”
I turned to find her staring at me, her expression stunned. “How did you know? Did Dante tell you?”
Sitting straighter, I narrowed my eyes on her. “Dante knows? I texted him this morning, and he never said anything.”
Eddy shrugged. “He was ultra pissed when he found out. He’s really protective of you, girl.”
Needing a subject change, I shot her a slow smile. “Care to tell me what’s going on with you two? I mean, I’m not blind. I see all the touches and lingering looks. And you came to my house together…”
Eddy’s hands flexed on the wheel like she was uncomfortable, and I wondered where my confident friend had gone. Dante had her all tied up in knots.
“We’ve messed around a bit,” she said in a rush. “And he is … amazing. Sexiest fucking guy I’ve ever had my hands on…”
“But…” I said, pushing her.
“But…” She sighed. “He reminds me of my brother.”
