Prom Queen: Craven Cove Series by Alexa Riley
Author:Alexa Riley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Chapter Eight
Apollo
Itâs been a week since we returned to school. Itâs hard for me to leave Celesteâs side, even for a moment. She thinks Iâm being overprotective, but when it comes to her safety, can I be too protective? Maybe sheâs right and Iâm obsessive over the accident, but the thought of losing her consumes me.
This afternoon sheâs meeting with Emerson to work on the prom planning. She asked me to pick her up afterwards and didnât invite me to go with her. Maybe this is a test to see how I handle a few hours apart. She smiled at me so sweetly when she informed me of her plans, so I know she wasnât deliberately trying to hurt my feelings.
I love spending time with her. Is that so terrible?
âA word, Mr. Crew.â
When I turn around, I see Principal Nolan in the hallway walking toward me. âIs it ever just one word?â
She narrows her eyes at me, but I see sheâs fighting a smile. âHowâs your arm?â
âHealing. The doctor said I should be ready for training again this spring.â
âI heard from your scholarship committee this morning.â
My stomach sinks. They sent me an email earlier this week, but I ignored it. I wasnât ready for the answer, and Iâm still not ready now. But I know Principal Nolan, and there wonât be any way to get out of listening to what sheâs going to say.
âThey wanted me to remind you that your invitation is contingent on graduation and not on your final season of rowing. Youâre still allowed in their athletic program once youâve been cleared by their medical staff.â She gives me a sympathetic smile. âI know that finishing this season strong was important to you, but there is a bigger prize that waits beyond graduation.â
I think about Celeste and our future and what it will look like if I go to college. Will I even be okay with that kind of separation? Iâm pensive as she steps closer and puts her hand on my shoulder.
âLet me give you some advice from your friendly high school principal,â she says, and it makes the corner of my mouth turn up. âYour decision to go to college doesnât have to be all or nothing. Going to state isnât the end of anything.â
I look at her and wonder if she can read my mind.
âJust because you pick up one thing doesn't mean you have to drop another.â She smiles as she squeezes my shoulder. âYouâve got two hands.â With that, she turns and walks away, leaving me standing there in my own thoughts.
The rest of the day moves quickly, and thankfully Celeste and I havenât missed too much with our assignments being sent home. The rowing team is still calling me captain even though Iâm unable to finish out the season. Their support is surprisingly comforting as the freshman twins ask if they still need to keep an eye on Celeste. Knowing that my teammates still have my back makes me feel like I did something right.
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