Sell Out by Tammy L. Gray

Author:Tammy L. Gray [Gray, Tammy L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction
Goodreads: 26822906
Published: 2015-09-26T04:00:00+00:00

SKYLAR

The minute I stepped out of my third period class, Zoe pulled me into the bathroom. “Okay, spill, because my head is about to explode.” Her hands made a boom motion before she continued. “You’re with Cody now? How in the world did this happen?” Her fists dropped to her hips like a scolding grandma, and all she needed to complete the picture was a bandana and rolling pin in her hand.

I fumbled with the buttons on my shirt, uncomfortable under her I-think-you’ve-lost-your-mind stare. “I told you I liked Cody. Turns out he likes me too. It’s not really a big deal.”

“It is a big deal. Especially when he still walks Lindsay to class. Call me cynical, but this move feels very calculated.”

“The only thing calculated is the way everyone is treating him. Even Ms. Yarnell moved him from our group. Cody didn’t do anything wrong. I don’t know who started the rumors, but they’re not true.”

Zoe stepped closer, took my arms in her hands to make sure I was paying close attention. “I’ll be the first to admit I don’t trust anything when it comes to Lindsay, but I also don’t want to see you hurt.” Her sigh implied she didn’t want to fight with me, either. “I’m sorry. I’m just disappointed I guess.” She walked over to the mirror and patted down a few stray strands of hair. Two girls walked in and disappeared into the stalls. She waited until their doors were shut. “Chugger finally asked me out.”

My mouth dropped as our eyes met through the mirror. She bit her lip and then burst into a huge smile. I felt like a terrible friend. I’d been so caught up in my drama, I missed the biggest detail in Zoe’s life.

“Zoe, that’s awesome.”

She spun around and clapped her hands. “I know.” Her voice turned dreamy, and she closed her eyes.

“When did it happen?”

Her lids popped back open, exposing two dark, infatuated eyes. “This past weekend. And we’ve talked every night since.”

I embraced her and let go. “I’m really happy for you.”

Her chest deflated. “Me too. I just wish…” Toilets flushed in the background. Zoe shook her head. “Never mind.”

She pulled on the heavy bathroom door and the sound of footsteps and voices replaced the sudden strain between us. Neither said what I knew we were both thinking—how different this conversation would be if I’d picked Blake. How, now, there would be no double dates or group outings. Our boyfriends were enemies.

We turned the corner, and my moment of sadness flew away like chaff. Cody stood by my locker, waiting. He stared at his boots, his hands deep in his pockets. The droop in his shoulders said the morning had been hard on him. I walked faster, moving two strides ahead of Zoe and headed straight for my target.

He glanced up, and I was quickly encircled in broad strong arms. Cody held on like I was his energy source. His nose brushed the side of my face and dipped into the curve of my neck.

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