The Guardian Trilogy: The Complete Collection - Guardian, Allegiant & Reborn by Sara Mack

Author:Sara Mack [Mack, Sara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sara Mack
Published: 2014-05-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

My conversation with James runs through my mind on an endless loop. I can’t turn it off. I redirect my focus and try to concentrate on the Ethics exam in front of me. I have one more essay to finish. I need to compare the five self-interest philosophies and, if I’m not careful, I might end up writing a paragraph about why I think Meg is Dane’s Guardian.

I start to write and catch Garrett out of the corner of my eye. He looks at his paper, perplexed. Guilt washes over me. We didn’t study enough. My personal problems got in the way last night, even though he was the one who pressed me about them. I’ll have to be sure to apologize after class. Garrett didn’t sign up to be my therapist.

I finish my test as quickly as I dare, briefly mentioning each philosophy. A few missed points shouldn’t hurt my grade any; I was rocking an A before this exam. I gather my things and turn my paper in to Ms. Johnson, then head out to the hallway to wait for Garrett. I place my backpack against my feet and lean against the wall as James’ voice replays in my mind – “She’s looking out for best interest of her Ward.” I sigh. Meg has to be Dane’s Guardian; who else would my relationship with James effect? Naturally, I tried to get James to tell me if I was correct, but he would neither confirm nor deny my assumption. Then, when he decided to stay the night, I got completely sidetracked. It’s hard to ask questions when your mouth is connected to someone else’s, Guardian or not.

My cell vibrates in my pocket, bringing me back from the memory. I pull it out to read the text message.

Are you finished with midterms??

Aw, hell. It’s Dane. I’m going to have to think of another excuse as to why I can’t see him. I stare at the phone and silently wish I could just tell him the truth.

“What’s up?” Garrett asks, appearing in front of me.

I lift my head, and my shoulders slump. “Dane wants to know if I’m done with midterms.”

“And that’s a bad thing?”

“I can’t see him.”

“Why not?”

I’m at a loss for words. We’re supposed to be friends, but we can’t hang out. James would have a conniption fit; not to mention, I kind of kissed Dane the last time we were together. “James wouldn’t like it.”

Garrett’s expression twists. “I told you that’s none of his –”

“Yeah, yeah,” I interrupt him and push myself away from the wall. I pick up my backpack with my free hand and toss it over my shoulder. “Let’s go.”

Garrett follows me out of the building, and we head across campus. “So, how’d you do?” I ask.

Garrett shrugs. “Okay, I guess.”

“I’m sorry. We should have studied more. I’ll definitely make it up to you for the final.”

He smiles. “I didn’t say I did terrible. I’ll pass.”

I nod. “Good.”

We walk back to our apartments in relative silence.

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