Milayna by Pickett Michelle K

Author:Pickett, Michelle K. [Pickett, Michelle K.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing
Published: 2015-03-16T17:00:00+00:00

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Four weeks until my birthday.

I was supposed to ride to school with Muriel that morning. It was Tuesday, and we had swim practice that afternoon. I loved to swim. I loved the water, the feel of slicing through it as I did my laps. And I was looking forward to the physical exertion. It was a great stress reliever.

I walked through the door on my way to Muriel’s and stopped midstride with one hand on the bannister, one foot on the first step, and the other behind me still on the porch. I stared at it.

What’s it doing here?

A bright yellow Camaro that reminded me of Bumblebee from Transformers sat in my driveway. Chay’s car. He wasn’t inside it. In fact, I didn’t see him anywhere.

I started across the street when I saw Muriel, sitting in the driver’s seat of her car with the window rolled down, talking to Chay. She laughed at something he said, rolled up the window, and backed out of her driveway.

“Muriel!” I called after her as she drove away.

Either Muriel forgot I was riding with her or Chay convinced her to leave me behind. Either way, they’re both gonna pay. Painfully… slowly.

“Want a ride?” Chay called as he sauntered across the street. A small grin pulled at his lips.

“No.”

Not when I’m being coerced. I’ll take my own car.

“Looks like you need one.”

“I can drive myself.”

“C’mon, Milayna. Let me give you a ride. If you drive, I’ll follow you anyway. You can’t be alone, remember?”

I knew I was fighting a losing battle. I reached for the handle. He beat me, opening the door for me. I could smell his cologne and feel his warm breath skim the side of my neck as I slid onto the passenger seat. A little shiver passed through me.

He climbed into the car and turned his body to face me. “Milayna, I’m sorry I was such an ass at the hospital. Are you gonna stay mad at me forever?”

“We don’t have time for this, Chay. I don’t want to be late.”

In other words, please just drive so I can get out of here.

“For chemistry?” He snorted. “You probably don’t even want to go after yesterday—”

“What about chemistry? And if I’m not supposed to be alone, why did you skip class and leave me there by myself?” I glared at him.

“I was around.”

“Around. Good, that makes me feel so much better. You were around. Great, Chay. You have about two seconds to start driving, or I’m getting out and driving myself.” I turned my head and looked out of the side window. The sky was gray with ugly clouds swirling and blotting out the sun. My mood was just as ugly.

“You’re impossible to deal with. I’m trying to apologize.”

“And I told you Sunday your apology was accepted. So drop it.”

His hands dropped on the steering wheel. “Then I’m confused. What’s the problem?”

I’m falling for you, and I’m afraid you’re going to hurt me.

I sighed and looked at him. “There’s no problem. Let’s just go.

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