Page 109 of Missed Notes (Rixon High 5)

“She’s right, babe.” Poppy stroked his arm. “You need to let it go.”

I didn’t hear the rest of their conversation as Cole pulled me away.

“Is it me or is he acting more like a child as the week goes on?”

“I think subconsciously, he knows something is going on.”

“You do?” I asked.

“Yeah, I mean you’re twins. Don’t you have that freaky sixth sense going on?”

“Never happened to us.” I shrugged. “I think it’s more common in identical twins.”

“Still, he knows you better than anyone, Sofe. He’s probably picking up vibes from you.”

“I am not giving off vibes.”

“You give off vibes when we’re together.” Cole pulled me into the recess underneath the stairwell.

“That’s because you make me want things.”

“What things?” He trailed his mouth along my jaw and down my throat. My skin burned at his touch, heat pooling low in my stomach.

“Cole,” I whispered. “We shouldn’t.”

“Shouldn’t what, babe?” He nipped my jaw. “I’ve barely touched you yet.”

My heart crashed against my chest, lust spiraling through me. I liked all facets of Cole. Strong, silent protector, to star football player, to quiet and considerate friend. But this side of Cole was different. This side of him ignited a fire inside me that threatened to burn me alive.

“Fuck, Sofe. Do you have any idea what you do to me?” Cole pulled away to look at me.

“Such a smooth talker.” I curled my fingers into the hair at the back of his neck and yanked him down to kiss me again.

There was nothing slow or soft about this. Kissing Cole was like—

The room spun and I clutched his arm.

“Sofe?”

“I’m okay,” I said, trying to blink away the episode.

“Come on. Let’s get you to the nurse’s office.”

“No, I’m fine. I promise. It’ll pass.”

“Sofe—”

“No, Cole. If we go to the nurse’s office, they’ll call Mom. And if they call Mom, she’ll want me to go home.”

“Maybe you should be at home.”

“Cole…” I sighed.

“Yeah, okay. But can we at least find you somewhere to sit while I get you some water?”

“Fine.”

Cole looped his arm around me as he guided me down the hall and into an empty classroom. “I’ll be right back.” He dropped a kiss on my head and left.

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