TINA

ut Luka growling at me. Wait! I think it wasn't a nightmare. I ran my hands through my hair in frustration as the memories of the previous night came back to me. I

s. Just as I was processing what was going on, he pushed me back and yelled at me to leave his room. I was beyond embarrassed, I wished the floor would open and swallow me. Ashamed and s

lf to sleep

school. As I walked down the stairs, ready to leave for school, Ms. M

replied and turned, ready to walk out of the

minutes before she appeared again and

should accept it, Crystina," She raised an eyebrow as she noticed how relucta

o starve to death in the past? What games is he trying to play

questions flooded through my bra

was firm this time and I took another glance

e is

ha L

ox back to him and make him realize tha

few days, I think. You should get going so you wouldn't be late. Come on," S

time I thought of Luka being absent from home and my life for the next few days, I can't help the smile that appe

n it," MY head whipped up at the mention of my name and I saw the principal smiling a

int tray, tape, and essentially all the painting materials. "Where do you want me to put these, ma

ou," My eyes wid

idn't mistake me for

r art class and if you need anyth

ote of her red, shiny lipstick befor

ing on?" P

ing that as well

ght out h

meone paid

n angel or a mysterious human. I don't think anyone in this pack will be nice enough to pay for

ed her. "Were you able to r

t coming back. He said his parents want him to study ab

and in addition, I was sho

Luka ha

w if it was because of guilt or something else. Did he hav

nked our arms together and kept talking about places we should visit on Su

f Luka that I didn't even say no when

ge and I met at the restaurant she had mentioned on Friday. I

indow side. It's been two days since Lucas has gone and I can't be happier even though

expensive

t'll be water, don

an have a meal that I can't afford to pay for. "I'l

m Nico," With a wide smile on my face, I collected the two gifts

nk y

gift, Paige had already called Nico,

k to

ne from her. I feel so guilty and ash

my B

sorry about what happened,

Belle. You didn't

the other end of the line. I didn't say any

there?"

omething and I think I should do that now t

I replied

safe to say I think I'm in love with you," he laughed awkwardly. "I'm not

out of my mouth before

e with you,