I don't need you doing this in the name of love. And I'm sick of your fake affection. I grab my suitcase to leave. He blocks my way.
His face goes dark. He opens his mouth. Colin, you ripped my pajamas! What am I supposed to wear now? Lydia's voice comes from the bedroom. He shoves me aside and walks toward her.
After that, I move into the dorm and avoid Colin at all costs. Later that night, Colin's family invites both our families to dinner. I don't want them worrying about us, so I keep the fight to myself. At the table, his parents keep piling food onto my plate.
Layla, eat. You're skin and bones these days. you and Colin grew up together and now you're sharing a place ever thought about further you two look perfect together his mom teases mom come on we're just friends I glance at Colin dinner I say a quick goodbye to my parents Ellen did you and Colin have a fight my mom sees right
through me I nod she takes my hand this is between you two whatever you decide I'm behind you don't let our family's friendship get in the way. I will. Thank you, Mom. My dad in the driver's turns around too. I have an old friend. His son goes to your school. I'll send you his contact. Even without Colin, you'll find someone willing to take care of you. My parents' car pulls out