Page 114 of Tainted Romance

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Ebony was impossible. One minute she wanted me, the next she wanted me to ignore her, and then the next second she wanted me to play by the rules; the rules we laid out so not to tease each other.

I was beginning to come to terms with it. Ebony and I were going to end up together, especially after the nightclub. Having her and tasting her just made me want more.

I leaned back against Allie's locker. I wish I could talk about it with her. She would understand. She could help. Instead, I had to act dumb and keep her in the dark.

It sucked.

I lost my best friend.

"You could at least move so I could get to my locker."

I opened my eyes, and they slowly widened.

What the fuck?

She had Allie's eyes, but that was it. The tight short skirt clung to her upper thighs, matched with a ripped tight t-shirt, and that went with the loose boots she was wearing. Now her blonde hair was jet black, the same length; at least she didn't cut it, but the piercing in her ear was new - it was a bar that went from one side of her earlobe to the other.

"What the fuck happened to you?" tumbled out my mouth.

This was not the sweet, doe-eyed Allie I knew.

"Nothing, now move, would you."

I slid to the side. "So, wanna explain why you talk like Allie but sure as hell don't look like her."

"I decided to change it up." She stuffed her bag in. "Got a problem with that, Falcon."

As if on cue, Zane and Ebony turned into the hallway. Now, this was going to be interesting. I focused my attention on Zane. Wonder what he would think of his mate's changes.

"Blake." Ebony stopped, and so did Zane, but his eyes were searching the hall.

"Ebony." We hadn't really spoken since the nightclub. I guess I should be happy she wants to talk to me.

Allie closed her locker and turned around.

Zane still hadn't picked up on it was her which caused me to crack a grin.

"What are you laughing at?" Ebony snapped at me.

"Nothing."

"Blake, can we go now?" Allie's voice was bored, and she clenched her textbooks.

Zane's head snapped to Allie. His eyes slowly going up and down, and his mouth slowly opening.

Now, this was going to be classic.

"Come on, let's go." Allie tugged on my arm.

"He's not ready to leave," Ebony snapped on my behalf.

"Allie." Zane's voice was filled with shock. The dude couldn't hide it, even if he wanted to.

Allie just stared back at him. "Oh, hi Zane."

I laughed and then pretended to cough because he just got burnt. She had no interest in him whatsoever; meanwhile, he was completely stunned by her.

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