As we get in line with the rest of our class, Carter’s best friend, Jaime catches up to us.

“ Damn Car. When you’re done can I hit that?” He asks rubbing his hands together and looking me up and down.

“ Hell no.” I state.

“ Dude what the fuck is wrong with you?!” Carter asks.

“ What?!” Jaime says innocently. “We all know she’s just the fuck toy for this month.”

I gasp and look up at Carter. I unhook my hand from around his waist and walk away. I can still hear him as I push through the crowd.

“ What the hell is wrong with you?”

“ Dude wha—.” I’m out of earshot. I walk briskly through the crowd and straight to the back of the bus. I watch out the window at everyone piling in. The cliques head to their designated spots on the bus. I see Carter approaching my seat.

“ Shay I-.”

“ Please don’t.” I say. He sits down next to me. I look at him but don’t tell him to move.

“ You have to know that you’re not the fuck toy for this month.”

“ Oh lucky me. I’m Carter’s fuck toy for next month too.” I roll my eyes. “ And I thought I said ‘please don’t’.”

“ What?! No you’re not a fuck toy at all! And I don’t care you need to hear this.”

“ Ok.”

“ Shay.” He says pleadingly.

“ I said ‘ok’.”

“ Please just at least look at me.”

“ I don’t want to.”

“ Then just listen.” He tries to take my hand but I pull away.

“ Shay, I like you. A lot. You have captivated me since last year. I have never wanted someone so much m. And it’s not just because of you goddess like body. I genuinely like you. I know my reputation doesn’t exactly justify all I’m saying and I know you’ve heard the ‘I’ve changed’ speech a million times, but I swear to you, I have changed. I’m not the dick I was last year. And I don’t care if I lose my popularity status or lose my friends. I want you. And only you.”

I don’t say anything. I just turn my head away from him more. I know if I look at him, I’ll break and I need to hold my ground. I’ve been hurt way too much not to hold my ground.

“ Ok.” He sighs. “ I tried.” He gets ups and walks away. I close my eyes and drift off. I don’t want to think about this anymore.

When I awake, we’re back at school. It’s the end of the day and I walk to the bus. I see Carter sneak glances of me but I never dare to return them. I sit on the bus and plug in my headphones. I let the music drown my thoughts.

I get off the bus a couple minutes later.

“ How was school, hon?” My dad asks.

“ It was great!” I lie. I’ve gotten good at that. I walk into my room and start to read my book.

“ And so the lion fell in love with the lamb.”

“ Ugh awesome book.” I think to myself. I go downstairs to grab a snack when the doorbell rings.

“ I’ll get it!” I shout, remembering I’m alone.

My heart sinks when I open the door .

“ Hi Shay.” Says Jaime and invites himself in. He pushes me against the wall.

“ Let’s have some fun shall we?” He smirks.

Part 7? I’m really glad you guys are enjoying these stories? Should I make this a series following Shay and Carter’s journey??

Also sorry it’s so short. I was in a hurry. ❤️