Page 108 of Web of Lies
“Damn it,” I groan, sitting back, wiping a hand across my forehead.
“Whose computer?” Zepp asks, nodding towards my coded screen, flashing red.
“You know, I’ve gotten into every nook and cranny of this campus’s technology, but this? I’m blocked.” Just like the damn camera I had Tristan investigate. I wonder if he’d be able to help again. Although, we hadn’t talked in a while or played Angel Warrior together. I hope he doesn’t think I hate him or something.
“I can try,” Zepp says, reading my code. He turns to his laptop and begins his frantic fingerings.
“If you two ever have kids, they’re going to be super brainiacs or something.” Chase yawns, burrowing further into the couch with his eyes closed.
Zepp receives the same red flashing screen I did. “No luck?” I ask as tiny snores echo through the room coming from my couch. I sneak a look at Chase, with his arms folded over his chest. His blonde hair is sticking up, but his face. His face looks as peaceful as an angel, making a smile cross my lips.
“No,” Zepp sighs, thrusting himself back in his seat. “It must be blocked. Are you going to tell me whose it is?”
“Remember that B and E I suggested earlier?” I attempt to access one more time, hoping a second method would grant me access, but the computer flashes red once again. Showing me something important is on that computer.
“Why do I feel you’ve done this before?” Zepp huffs, running a hand through his hair. My smile widens at the thought. Had I done it before? Oh, yes—but only once, and she deserved it.
My body jumps when my apartment door bangs open in an angry rampage. I leap from my chair and rush over to Seger. Dark red blood paints his knuckles and seeps out of his nose. Sweat pours from his forehead and body, making his tight shirt stick to him like a second skin.
“I’m fine,” he grunts out, wiping some blood from his nose.
“But what about the other guy?” My hands roam over his face, his features softening at my concern. He flinches when my fingers graze over his bruised nose and busted lip.
“I’m fine, Princess, I promise. And as for the other guy, he’s walking it off.” He shrugs like it’s no big deal, but I’ve seen what he can do.
For whatever reason, I wrap my arms around him, burying my face in his sweaty chest. Even when his sweat soaks the side of my face, I don’t care. My heart breaks to see him injured, but I know he’s injured because he’s hurting on the inside. Hurting because some asshole killed our friend and is getting away with it with no one knowing.
He sighs, resting his chin on top of my head. Gently, his lips kiss the crown of my head, his body relaxing against mine. “You sure you’re okay?” I mutter against his chest.
A rumbling laugh vibrates against my cheek as his arms tighten around me. “I will be,” he whispers back. “This is just how I process this whole—”
“Crappy situation?” I say, finishing his sentence. He nods, pulling me in tighter.
“Our girlfriend wants to break in somewhere,” Zepp says from across the room, amusement clouding his tone.
“Break in?” Seger pulls me away from his body, cupping my cheeks. “Seriously?” He asks again, raising an eyebrow. “Where?” My smile grows wide at the look in his eyes. Intrigue. Mischief. It all sparks in his devious eyes.
“Headmaster Shaw’s office,” I state as both the boys curse in unison.
“You have a death wish,” Zepp says, pacing the room now. “A serious death wish,” he grumbles again. “And let me guess his computer?” He points to the screen, still shaking his head in disbelief.
“What are we waiting for?” Seger says through a grin matching mine. “Whatever she wants, she gets.” Ah—my handsome partner in crime.
“You two are unbelievable. How the hell is she going to get into his office undetected? If it’s impossible to access his computer from here, how the hell do you expect to get into his actual office?” Zepp asks, throwing his hands all around.
“I have my ways.” That is all I say, staring into the eyes of the man about to accompany me on an important mission. His grin grows, matching my enthusiasm, fully prepared to go to the ends of the earth with me.
From: [email protected]
October 9th, 2020
Hey babe.
Have you ever seen that movie, Carrie? They’re at promm and she gets pig’s blood dumped on her head? Well— I lived it. And I’m not okay. I…. I’m cryying Kace. Absolutely crying. It was them…they did it to me. Seger, Chase, Zepp, and AINSLEY. They did this to me. I guess. They’re the worst. I don’t understtand how it even happened? One second, I’m on the sidelines at homecoming. It was beautiiful though. They had it as a masquerade type of homecoming. Everyone had mmasks on and beautiful dresses. I guess I get why they all spent 5,000 on some dreesses. Mine was a long, deep purple dress with a huge slit up my leg. I didn’t have a date, but I did meet the person I’ve been dating. We shared a dance…but we did it iin secret in the dark stairwell. The music was muffled, but it was just uss. And… I think I’m in LOVE? Like…for real love. I can see a futuure with them…. for now. Maybe we can all go to Pparkford together? Wouldn’t that be a blast?
Oh my god….my date even took advantage of the slit in my dress oh my god, Kace…It was amazing. Just…holy hell hot! I can’t wait to talk to you in person about thiis stuff. And then after I came back…well…. someway, somehow someone dumped a whole thing of real fucking blood on me…and then threw more feathers….and I just…I couldn’t even hold it back. I just cried and cried…and went back to my apartmment. But don’t worry, I wasn’t aalone. Those who care about me, came by and we just…watched a movie. I do have allies, babe, so don’t worry. I’m not completely surrounded by enemies. I have people that care about me, thankffully. I’ll tell you their names over Chrristmas, not here.
