Lily’s boyfriend cheated with her best friend. She runs straight into Mason Cooper: her BF’s biggest rival. He’s cocky, gorgeous, and exactly the kind of trouble she should avoid. What starts as one unexpected conversation by the lake quickly turns into something dangerous because getting over heartbreak was never supposed to feel this good.
I blush, taking a big sip of wine before I answer. “Just like…basic stuff. Being on top, or going down on me,” I mumble. “He didn’t even like kissing in public.” Mason looks shocked, like I’ve just told him I have an evil twin. “There’s something seriously screwed up with that guy.” “Anyway, my turn,”…
“That wasn’t very nice, princess,” he fake-scolds, clutching his chest. “Who said I was nice?” He chuckles as we make our way to his car. “Why are you up so early?” Mason asks once he starts the short drive. “Because today I am not going to stop,” I state confidently. We drive to the trail…
“Of course!” I take another bite, eye him skeptically, and say, “You don’t seem the chef type.” “I’m a total chef. Michigan starred.” “You mean Michelin starred?” He laughs and shakes his head. “Okay, busted. My sister Tayla made them.” “I knew it!” I say, punching his arm. “Tell her she makes an awesome chef.…
I take one of his hands, pull it to me, hold it in my lap. I feel him relax. He breaks the silence, speaking softly. “What if the end of the night didn’t have to mean the end of us? What if we tried?” “To be together?” “Yeah,” he says, “I mean if you want…
“You have no idea what I’d do for you, Lily,” he says against my lips before kissing me again. “Tell me,” I whisper, closing my eyes as his lips start kissing down my neck. He groans into my neck. “Whatever you wanted, I’d do it for you. I’d kiss you in front of everyone so…
After I park, I check my phone, hoping for a message from Mason-nope. Looks like I’m facing this alone. LILY In homeroom, Ava heads to our usual seats in the back, but I stop around the middle and go sit by the window. “Why are we sitting here?” she asks, slipping into the seat in…
Her voice softens. “What’s going on? You’re not quitting because of that Kingsley boy, are you?” “No, of course not.” I snort and roll my eyes, even though I can feel some tears building. She hesitates, studying me closely. Before she can say anything more, Coach Burns yells for us to get outside for our…
“I met someone,” I sigh, leaning next to him. “I fell for him, but it’s over,” I whisper, thinking about Mason’s smile, his laugh, his body. “Babe,” Harry sighs, pulling me into his arms. “Want me to talk some sense into him? I’ll even beat him if it helps.” “It won’t help,” I mumble, hugging…
“We’re meant to be out on the field,” he snaps before the line goes dead, cutting me off from my eavesdropping. I watch the two talking as I slowly slip my phone back into my pocket. They exchange a few words before Liam starts walking back into the locker room, Mason following closely behind. I…
“Sure,” I agree, wanting to get drunk to get my mind off Mason. “Olly will be there,” he says, looking at me through the rearview mirror. “I don’t care.” I shake my head. I could not give any fucks about Oliver anymore. LILY Alcohol is great! It makes me forget about my shitty-ass parents, but…