Payback Season — Episode 2

Walk away with me, Dylan. Show me you don't care about her. Our eyes met. Then he pulled away.

I can't leave her like this. She's in my major. I have to look out for her. If you're sick, just don't look. Give me three minutes. If you kiss her, Dylan, we are done.

Dylan's patience snapped. His face went cold. Don't be so patty, Ellie. One of Dylan's bros leaned in, trying to play peacemaker. Ellie, don't take it so seriously. It's just a game.

The girl on his arm rolled her eyes. Seriously? Total buzz killer. Why even show up if you can't play? Before I could open my mouth, someone laughed from the corner. It was Finn. The entire booth went dead silent. All eyes snapped to him.

Since you're so down to play, why don't you kiss every single guy in this room? Huh. Except me. I don't play. His voice wasn't loud, but it cut like a knife. The girl's face flushed bright red. She opened her mouth, but nothing came out.

Buzz kill. I stared at him in shock. He was Dylan's friend. I never expected him to take my By the time Sierra and Dylan's three minutes were up, I wasn't sad anymore. I was just Dylan sat back down next to me. I was already on my phone, deleting his contact. The smug smile

left his face. He stared at my screen, his eyes turning cold. What is this? I told you. We're done. I went to block his number. Dylan grabbed my wrist, hard. Are you serious right now? It was