Prelude (The Rhapsody Quartet) by A.M. Hodgson

Author:A.M. Hodgson [Hodgson, A.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Sirens, magic, series, young adult fantasy, Mermaids, Elves
Publisher: A.M. Hodgson
Published: 2013-11-08T06:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

That Guy

On Monday, I sat in history class, tapping a pen on my desk. I fiddled with my itching bandages. Glenn had offered to use his herbs to speed the healing process. However, my wounds were not magical in nature, so I opted to save his supplies. I covered my arms with long sleeves instead.

I felt like I looked a little paler, a little different, and I was nervous for what would greet me in school today. I knew I’d be the target of vicious rumors that I’d slept with Will, despite knowing him for less than a week.

I groaned, slumping forward into my arms. I didn’t want the chore of setting the record straight— with compulsion or without.

“Bad day?” I heard a cheerful voice ask next to me.

I pulled my head up, finding myself once again looking at Will’s handsome face. He was smiling, his eyes dull but merry, and I sighed. “I’m just waiting for the other shoe to drop,” I admitted.

He sat in the desk next to mine, legs sprawled out in front of him with his ankles crossed. “Well, what’s bothering you? You look a little pale,” he observed. “Are you feeling okay?”

He sounded genuinely concerned. For a fleeting moment, I was flattered. Then I remembered he had to like me, had no choice but to want to make me happy. I shrugged, “Never mind… I’m fine, I guess.”

Will leaned forward, his hands clasped loosely. “Speaking of shoes, you forgot yours at my house,” he said quietly.

“Oh,” I said. I knew I had, but it didn’t make it any less embarrassing. I flushed, quickly scanning the room to see if anyone had overheard. The students who’d drifted in before class were all quiet and chattering amongst themselves… in fact, they seemed less interested in me than they normally did.

Maybe it was finally sinking in that I didn’t want the attention.

“So, at first,” he continued, “I thought I should bring them to you at school. You know, be a gentleman and never speak of it again…”

“Oh, thanks,” I said quietly. “Where are they?”

He grinned, “At first I thought that. Then I realized, I could hold them for ransom back at my house so you’ll have to come see me.” He tapped the side of his head, “And thinking about it, I liked that option better. So what do you say? You want to meet me at my house after school today, collect your poor hostage shoes?”

I blushed, and Glenn said, “She can’t.”

I whipped my head towards him. He was scowling openly at Will. I glared at Glenn. I didn’t even have a chance to decide if I wanted to go or not, and he was speaking for me?

Will’s brows raised, and he looked at me, “Really, Sarah?”

I shrugged. Maybe it wasn’t a great idea for me to do anything tonight. The last time I’d spent with Will was terrible all around… well, almost all around. I bit my lip, “Yeah, actually. Not today.”

Will nodded, “Okay,” but he seemed surprised, and a little hurt.

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