Via"We're leaving," Nathaniel instantly states as I see the lights of an old-school black car flash on. I don't even bother arguing at this point; I just follow them.Once we're all inside the car, I remember that Kol, Aiden, and Ethan are waiting for me inside Melt n' Pops."Wait, I can't. They're waiting for me inside," I state as I look at Sebastian."You got in the car, so you're leaving with us," Sebastian says calmly but sternly."But—" I try to protest but get cut off."Send them a message that you left with us because something came up," Nathaniel says as he moves the center stick of the car and starts backing out of the parking spot."They'll ask what came up," I point out."Then tell them the truth, Rosie," Maximilian shrugs. "Tell them that you left with us because you want to get fucked by all four of us," he says calmly, which makes my stomach flip."You have no filter, and I most definitely can't text them that," I say as I put my cold hands against my face to cool down
NathanielFor many years, my friendship with Alexander has been an extremely solid one. We've been through the kind of drama that would have caused other people to give up halfway through. In the same way that Sebastian and Maximilian have been close, he and I have been close."I can guarantee that Alexander didn't write any bullshit about me in that journal. I know him better than that."Alexander instantly tenses up, glancing at me before shifting his gaze to Maximilian. "Maximilian—" He's cut off by Maximilian."Am I wrong? Has this motherfucker really written shit about me in that stupid thrift store book?" Maximilian glances at the notepad for a moment, which prompts Alexander to make a sudden attack on him. Maximilian moves further away from the situation while dodging like the freaking Flash.He begins to read aloud. "My old friend Nathaniel Everhart is a dad. The lucky son of a bitch had a son. Lancelot Everhart. Sounds like some royal bullshit from a fairytale.""Maximilian,
NathanielThat's kind of what made us such a good group of friends. One would dominate on a skill that another one of us lacked. We fit like puzzle pieces therefore we stuck to each other like glue.It worked well in our favor for so many things. Like school, sport and when we had family complications."Lance is a wonderful kid Nathaniel. I'm sorry that I said anything about him. You're lucky to have a kid Nathaniel" He says which causes me to stay silent.Silence remains at peace till Sebastian speaks up. "We're all fucked up lost causes, aren't we."I'm pretty sure his "Question" is more of a statement, but I answer anyway."Yeah." Me, Alexander and Maximilian answer at the same time."Maybe she is better without us." Maximilian says which causes me to quickly look over at him."She's young and deserves someone to grow with her. Someone with not as many problems as we have." He tails off.Alexander agrees and looks down at his stone tiles. "We'll never be what she deserves. It was h
Alexander"Should I come back later since you guys are ignoring me or are you guys going to finally listen to me?" She says with a whole bratty attitude and looks down at her clipboard in her hand."Sorry little one, we didn't expect you-" She cuts me off."Don't call me that. You lost the privilege of calling me that" She states then shoves the clipboard to me. "I need you guys to take out your phones and scan the QR code."I pretend that her saying she doesn't want me to call her the nickname I gave her doesn't sting. Regardless of how much it actually did."Why?" Nathaniel asks as he reaches for his phone from his pocket.I think Nathaniel said "why" as in, "what's is the QR code for" but I don't think Via catches onto that."Because I asked you guys?" She says sarcastically and rolls her eyes."So, you don't speak to us for ten days straight and expect us to do as you say just like that?" Sebastian nods. "Sounds like a fantastic firefly. Pass me the clipboard then tell me any othe
Alexander"So, you signed us up for something unannounced and you're not even going to be present?" Sebastian asks, noticeably irritated, his eyes narrowing."I said there's a chance I won't be present." She shrugs nonchalantly. "I might just end up working the baked treats table. I'll decide if I want to by today after school.""Do you need help—" Nathaniel starts, but Via cuts him off sharply."Definitely not any help from you guys," she snaps, causing a small ping in my heart. "Christian, Kol, Aiden, and Ethan are going to make all the sweet treats with me.""You really don't want to be around us?" Maximilian asks her, his voice low.Via looks at Aston and shakes her head. "Honestly? No." She turns her gaze to Sebastian, then to me. "You all collectively constantly lied to me over and over again." She keeps her eyes fixed on me."Want to know something?" She asks us all. "Justin told me he loved me countless times. How many times have you told me those words?"Her words make me and
ViaI'd be surprised if she doesn't end up talking about her relationship with Lucas for a whole ass hour."Yeah, he found out that I'm technically engaged to someone and flipped out," she says, which causes me to do a double take.Oh shit, I forgot she's engaged."First of all, can you remind me how you are technically engaged to someone? And second of all, how did he find out?" I ask her as I close down my laptop.The bell is going to ring in less than five minutes, and I'm sure this conversation is going to take a while."Well, long story short, me and that guy that my dad wants me to marry are engaged since our parents really want us to get married. I really don't want to upset my dad, so I agreed. Nothing's being set into place till I say so. My dad gave me his word." She shrugs. "As for how Lucas found out, my sister told him."Yikes, so her sister is still the same bitch I met about a year ago."Oh." I give her a sympathetic smile. "At least you're single now." I shrug. "Someti
Via"You look like you want to shove one of these cupcakes into one of your eyes," I say, trying to get Aiden and Kyle to stop glaring at each other.They've been at this since this freaking holiday winter fest started. Are they ever going to get tired?Aiden looks from Stephanie's table to mine. "How were you friends with her?" he asks, completely ignoring my comment."Because we shared similar interests," I say, which causes Aiden to give me a "be for real" look. I sigh. "And because Elizabeth introduced us to each other.""Great, thanks for the honesty." He squeezes his fists at his sides. "So, I have to thank Mrs. Jessica Rabbit look-alike over there. Got it."I quickly look across the courtyard at Lily, who's currently hugging an unfamiliar guy.I then look back at Stephanie's table and see Lucas, who seems to have his undivided attention on her.Why did he look so pissed? Didn't he break up with her?Wasn't he mad at her for being in an arranged marriage and not telling him? As
ViaI roll my eyes. "Sooooo," I say, looking away from Kol and back at Aiden and Ethan.Ethan suddenly kisses Aiden's back one more time before he unwraps his hands from around Aiden and helps Kol with the tablecloths. "Well, that's actually something I've wanted to talk to you about." He lets out a nervous laugh. "Star has been asking if she can see you again, and things with my mom haven't been the best." He drifts off. "So, I was wondering if it would be cool if we asked your dad if we could crash at your dad's house for the holidays?"I nod. "I don't even know why you seemed so nervous. Like you said last time, my papa's an easy-going guy. I'm sure he'll say yes.""Really? Via, you're the best!" He pulls me into a hug. "I seriously don't know what I'd do without you or Ethan," he whispers more to himself than to me, so I pretend to ignore it."Baby, please let go of her," Ethan sighs. "I can feel her men shooting daggers at us from here," he says, causing me to roll my eyes."They