"Good morning, angel." I heard, my eyes still closed.

A small moan escaped my lips as someone started pecking my collarbone. This dream was too good to wake up just yet. I didn't want to open my eyes, fearing to have to exit the euphoria I was going through.

"Breakfast is ready and we have school today." A male raspy voice said and I opened my eyes, almost chocking on my own breath as I saw Carter sitting beside me on my bed. I blushed hard when I concluded it hadn't been a dream. The events of the previous night the previous night started coming back to me and my cheeks burned from embarrassment.

Carter chuckled before whispering " Don't be embarrassed about last night " I couldn't believe my ears, I was sure Carter the moody asshole would be back by the morning but he kept on surprising me.

He pulled the blanket off and I blinked at him a few times. Carter straddled me to kiss me better but I shook my head before his lips could meet mine. Kissing him before brushing my teeth was the last thing I wanted to do. I looked up at him as he tilted his head to the side like a puppy, probably wondering why I didn't want to kiss him. I looked at him and noticed how beautiful he was, even in the morning, with his plump full lips, still red from all the kissing last night, his perfect straight nose, his flawless skin looked like he just had a facial.

"I haven't brushed my teeth yet and I..." I didn't have the opportunity to finish my sentence because Carter's lips assaulted mine. I wanted to push him away but his lips felt so good on mine.

"Carter."I moaned, his caresses making me dizzy.

All of sudden his warm body stood up, leaving me with harsh breathing and in that moment I noticed he was already clothed.

"Get ready.We have to go to school, I made breakfast..." He couldn't stop smiling and I crossed my arms to show him my disappointment.

"My shirt suits you so fucking good...I made breakfast but totally forgot that my real breakfast was waiting for me." His eyes darkened and he licked his lips. I quickly stood up, grateful for long shielding my red cheeks. A laugh escaped his throat as I heard toward the bathroom.

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"It's so good!!" I bellowed as I put another delicious pancake in my mouth.

"I'm glad you like them! You need to eat after last night." He stated while staring at me, a smile of mischief painted on his face.

I punched his arms slightly and tried not to spill my coffee.

"Morning." I heard a recognizable voice behind me and almost jumped out of my seat.

"Hi." Carter replied with a hint of anger on his voice and I looked over my shoulder to see Madden.

"I'll meet you outside, don't be too long." Carter said in a whisper before kissing me.

I looked over to Madden again who looked exhausted and sad. He cleared his throat as his fingers played with the hem of his shirt.

"Elle... can we talk? " He requested as I took the last sip of my coffee, "I'm sorry. I know I don't deserve you but forgive me. You're my best friend...I was just worried. I don't want you getting hurt by Carter. I know how he is...however, if you're sure about your decisions then I won't stop you. Our friendship is important to me. " Madden apologized and my heart clenched at his words.

I circled my small frame with my arms before and staring at Madden's pleading eyes. Our friendship was important to me and I had missed him so much the past few days. I also knew he cared about me, and was just afraid of my potential relationship with Carter.

"Please forgive me..." He repeated and I exhaled had before opening my arms, he looked at me with a confused look.

" What are you waiting for? I forgive you. Now hug me because I really missed you!" Madden didn't waste a second before hugging me tightly.

" I won't disappoint you again!" I laughed and let him kiss my cheek. After a minute we finally broke our embrace.

"I have to go. See you later" I shouted before heading toward the front door.

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Carter decided to take me home to change clothes before going to school. My grandma texted me to warn that she was with her agent in Lisbon so she wouldn't be home for a while.

I was now in Carter's expensive car, trying to control my breaths. The entire ride was silent, I stole a few glances to Carter and he looked surprisingly mad.

"Carter what happen now?" I gulped as I looked at the trees outside. We're almost arriving at school. " Please tell me!" My eyes burned into his head and I heard him growling before clenching his teeth.

"You let him touch you." He tsked and I stopped breathing. What was he talking about?

"What?"

"Madden. You know I don't like seeing him near you!" He almost yelled.

"Are you jealous Carter?" I smiled to myself as I started chewing my thumbnail.

"What? No. Why would I be?"

"Yes you are!! And you shouldn't be! I l— like you! Madden is just a friend. Please! My feelings for him aren't the same as my feelings for you! You are—" My eyes widened. Why couldn't I keep my mouth shut? I started gathering my bag as he parked his car.

"Hum... so bye!! I avoided eye contact and tried to open the door but it was locked.

"Elle... look at me." I almost told him my real feelings for him and wasn't ready to confront him knowing he wouldn't reciprocate them. Carter took hold of my chin before wiping a tear away.

"I like you too." He muttered as my mouth was wide open. He leaned and kissed my cheek before unlocking the doors of his Audi R8.

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"There was this guy who was literally eye fucking Nicole!" Lila explained what happened at The Smiths. Apparently some "hot guys but assholes" started talking with them as they were about to leave The Smiths.

"He wasn't... he... ugh!!" Nicole stated with a face as red as a tomato before her eyes started wandering in the cafeteria.

"YES HE WAS!! And then there was his friend he told me "l need a bird"!! Can you believe that? Who the fuck says that in 2019?"

Lila carried on laughing as Nicole and I followed her.

"Then I explained to them we didn't want boyfriends, they were such pervs!" She stopped laughing before taking her phone out of her pocket. I stared at her as her smile faded.

"Are you ok Lila?" Nicole asked as she stabbed her salad with her fork.

"Y-yeah!!" Lila answered, trying to sound convincing but I knew her. She was hiding something.

"It's just... there's this boy. I— I think I really like him but he...never mind." She exhaled before biting her lower lip.

"Lila! You can tell us... we won't judge you!" I took her hand on mine after offering her a little smile. I also wasn't planning to pressure her, if she wanted to tell the identity of this guy then it was her choice.

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The day went by a blink of an eye. Carter wanted me to go to his place but I refused, needing some space. He stayed at my house a few hours before leaving after receiving a call from Vaughn. I knew it was dangerous to be on my own but I promised him I would call him if something wasn't normal. Honestly staying at Carter's house wasn't the main problem. It was heaven and Carter's kisses were so addictive but I didn't want Madden to think I was just another slut. I still remembered the look of shook as he saw me on his kitchen this morning. It was too fresh and I didn't know what Carter really wanted from me. Were we dating? Even if wouldn't mind me I wouldn't put "Carter" and "dating" in the same sentence.

I chewed a piece of chocolate as I jumped on my sofa. I whistled to call Cali before grabbing the remote control of my television. I was not in the mood to watch a romance so I changed of channel as soon as I fell on Titanic. The next was the channel with the News and it unexpectedly grabbed my attention.

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A wave of sadness welcomed me. Who could do such a thing? Only a beast would do that.

I was about to turn the TV off when they put a picture of the guy and I almost fell to the floor.

I knew him.

He was the guy from the bonfire. The one who tried to touch me, the same one who Carter beat up...