Then You Look At Me |COMPLETED|

Mind Your Own Business

~Hold out your fragile paper heart, Hope for the first time it will start to heal all on it's own~ Caitlin Parrott.

Chapter Theme Song: Eyes Can't Hide by Caitlin Parrott.

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Rainey

I slam my locker and immediately jolt when I discover Tate leaning against the opposite one with a wide grin on his face.

I swallow, blinking my eyes like a broken light bulb while I gawk at him. His black hair is wind-tossed, and his golden-brown eyes sparkle with lust while he pulls his lower lip between his teeth. I can't help but notice how his plaid tie is loose around the neck and his dress shirt isn't tucked into his pants as per the uniform rules. The kids here sure seem to do whatever they feel like.

"Hi." He smirks. "I have been waiting to exchange words with you all day, Riney."

I sigh, shifting to face him with an unenthusiastic expression on my features. "It's Rainey."

"Right." He clicks his tongue while gun-pointing his finger, "I knew that..."

I shake my head and begin to move past him, and he whirls around to jog up beside me.

"So, I am having this party at my house later. Free drinks, food and tons of fun games you can take part in. You know the cliché, truth or dare, seven minutes in heaven. And you might even wind up with a chance to lock lips with a total hottie like me. You should come."

"Wow, the thought sure is thrilling." I fake a smile and he buys it, grinning widely while scratching his neck.

"I'll pass Tod or whatever your name is. I don't do parties. I mean school parties. It's not my thing plus I don't know you people so."

"Tate, my name is Tate and it'd be a great opportunity for you to get to know me then. I'm cool."

"Mmm. Cool people don't normally tell people that they're cool, that's just something that kind of speaks for itself and thanks," I wrinkle my nose, "but I'm good."

He nibbles on his lower lip, his eyes raking me all over. "I can see that..."

I roll my eyes. "Excuse me."

He slides in my path, him arms outstretched. "Wait. Well at least take the flyer in case you change your mind."

I shift my weight impatiently. "I won't but would it make you go away?"

He giggles. "Maybe."

I hesitate, crossing my arms while I glare at him straight-faced.

He sighs. "Okay, yeah. It would."

I accept it unwillingly, and he beams in satisfaction. "See you around then, Rainey." He winks cornily before strutting away.

My eyes glaze over the paper. Don't get me wrong, I go to parties, clubs and stuff like that, but I refuse to mingle with the stuck-up population of Crosshill High. I stuff the paper into my bag before heading toward the exit of the school.