A God in Carver (Carver High #1) by Haven Francis

Author:Haven Francis [Francis, Haven]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-04-07T04:00:00+00:00

24

I made Nash get up extra early this morning so I could get to the library and avoid Brandon completely. I told him I was probably going to have to skip lunch too, which I did. I’ve managed to duck in and out of classes all day without being noticed.

I’m taking this thing with Brandon too hard. I know I am. Nash is right, who cares if Brandon shut me out of his life again? Who cares that I slipped so easily, and stupidly, into the role of his friend who trusted that he was there for me? I would have had to say goodbye at the end of the year anyway. Cutting ties now will just make it easier.

So why am I avoiding him? Why am I avoiding everyone? I don’t know. All I know is that I can’t face him. I can’t face the humiliation of knowing that he knows how much I cared about him, thanks to the article I stupidly placed in his hands, and knowing that he could so easily forget about me again. I’m terrified I’ll start bawling at the mere sight of his face.

I hunker down into a computer station during last period and try to disappear, counting down the minutes until the day is over and I can get out of here.

“Yes!” Angel says, propping his arms on the top of the barrier that is supposed to keep me isolated on three sides. “You’re back. Give it to me, Tatum, give me a little rant. What’s it gonna be about? What’s got you looking so miserable? I’ll take anything.”

I managed to stay cordial during our hour at the library this morning only because I really did need to get some math done, but at this point I’m too exhausted to pretend. “Fuck off, Angel. Just leave me alone.”

His laugh is so enthusiastic it sounds like a giggle. “No. Hell, no. Talk to me, Austin, tell me what’s on your mind.”

“Seriously, I’m not in the mood. Please, just leave me alone.”

I’m not looking at him, but I hear him let out a long, dejected sigh. He walks around the little cubicle and squats by my chair, putting his hand on my back.

“Take your hand off me.”

He does but he says, seriously now, “Tatum, what’s wrong?”

“I’m fine.”

“Did something happen between you and Nash? You weren’t at lunch today.”

“No, Angel. I’m all good. Go away.”

“Summer’s been looking for you all day. She told me to tell you she needs to talk to you. She’s had that look on her face – you know the one – the worried expression that’s so cute yet heart wrenching you just want to hug her?”

I laugh at that. “Maybe her asshole boyfriend shared the news that he no longer wants to associate with me and she’s carrying the guilt.”

“What? Brandon?”

“Does she have another boyfriend?” I ask, my face still planted firmly on my crossed arms.

“But that article your wrote about him… you made him sound like the best guy that ever lived.

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