Love Notes

Chapter 9-Maverick



When I get to school, I see Charlie get out of her white Jeep. Cool car, another point to her, although I’m not keeping track. And let’s face it; she has a lot of points from me already.

I pull my Camaro up and park beside her. As I’m pulling in, she glances my way and sees me. I smile at her but the look I get back seems conflicted. She turns her head and starts walking away quickly. I see her walk over to another car, which surprises me but then I notice Tori pop her head out and relief washes over me. I haven’t even spoken to the girl except to ask her if she was all right when I scared the shit out of her. Yet I'm having these possessive feelings when I think she might be talking to another guy. What is up with that?

All of a sudden, I hear my name being called. I turn around and see Miranda and Ashley walking quickly to catch up to me. My inner self starts groaning and I’m trying, really I am, to keep the groan from escaping my mouth. I don’t want to be mean, I’m not that kind of guy but I don’t ever want to give someone false hope either. I sure as hell don’t want Charlie to see me walking with them. After all, I saw them giving Charlie nasty looks yesterday. As they catch up to me, they both loop their arms through mine. As I am trying unsuccessfully, to untangle my arms from theirs I see Charlie look over. Our eyes catch and I can see the disappointment in hers.

I finally untangle my arms from Miranda and Ashley, but it’s too late.

Charlie is gone.