Caden lifts me up as we reach their lockers. I unintentionally squeal, drawing even more attention. He lowers me in front of his locker and opens it with a grin.
I peek around him at the girls standing opposite us. They talk behind their hands when the horsemen aren’t looking. When the horsemen look their way, they twirl their hair and strike seductive poses. Their skirts are short, and their tops show a lot of cleavage. Definitely looking to gain the guys’ attention.
“Jack, you didn’t call me this weekend.” A blond steps out of the pack and pops her hand on her hip, giving him a disappointed look. She tips her head. The other girls watch to see what will happen.
Leaning against the lockers, Jack glances at me before smiling wide at the girl. “What was that, Bethany?”
She toys with her hair and pouts now that she has his attention. “You said you’d call.”
Eli leans on Jack’s shoulder as they both watch the girl.
“When did I say I was going to call?” Jack rubs the side of his lip.
“You always call, Jack.” She smiles knowingly.
I glance at Caden, and he winks. My insides settle a little like I’m in on the joke. Even though I’m not.
“You sure you don’t have me mistaken for another Jack?” Jack checks his phone. “Because I don’t think I’ve ever called you.”
“We should fix that then.” She struts across the hallway to stand in front of Jack. “After all, you can’t be getting what you need from your current options.” She sneers at me before resetting her face into the seductress again.
Nico laughs from beside Luke. “Seriously is this the way girls flirt around here?”
Bethany’s eyes move to him. “Who are you?”
“You don’t know who he is?” Jack gasps, as if she’s made a serious mistake.
“No, should I?” She checks Nico out. He’s as fit and gorgeous as the others. A hint of interest sparks in her gaze. I don’t roll my eyes, but I want to.
“Fuck, woman, you were just coming onto Jack and now you’re eye fucking Nico.” Caden shakes his head as he pulls me against his side. Warmth flows through me at his possessive touch.
“It’s not like you all don’t share.” Her gaze flicks to mine with that same disapproving look. Like she wouldn’t jump at the chance to trade places with me.
Jack laughs. “Fuck, you’ve got balls, I’ll give you that. But next time you want to play like you know me, maybe you should actually know me.”
Bethany falters for a moment. “You and I?—”
The mirth vanishes from Jack’s face as he steps up to look down on her. His easy smile changes to a cruel smirk. “Did exactly nothing. Youflirted with me once and put your number in my phone like I’d call you.”
“You might have.” She lifts her chin, still trying to win this little game.
Jack holds out his hand to me. Caden gives me a push toward him. When I take Jack’s hand, he draws me into his side. I’m not sure what he’s expecting from me, but I press into him, enjoying the feel of him.
“Did I have time to call another chick this weekend, sweetheart?” Jack tips my chin up and searches my eyes with those gorgeous blue eyes.
Oh fuck, this isn’t going to help my reputation at all. But I’m pretty sure it can’t get much lower and I’m not sure what new levels of punishment might be available now.
My cheeks flush with heat. “We were busy all weekend.”
He smiles before it fades as he looks at Bethany. “I honestly didn’t think about you at all this weekend.”
Her lips pinch. Her mouth opens like she’s going to talk back, but her friend touches her elbow. She shoots me a glare before storming off.
Yeah, that won’t be the only showdown in the coming weeks. Pretty sure I’ll be facing off without the horsemen at my side.
“Sorry about that, sweetheart.” Jack draws me into a hug and rests his chin on my head. “Some girls just can’t take a hint.”
The lockers behind me slam shut, and heels click on the floor. I close my eyes. It’s easier when I’m just with the guys, but school is a necessity. Though Mom might be more open to homeschool if she knew who’s been in my bed the last couple nights.
