A Bet Gone Too Far — Episode 7

The bus stop was still a distance from campus. Walking there meant getting completely soaked. My eyes landed on the guard booth by the campus gate. I grabbed my bag and ran straight into the rain. Chloe!

I thought I heard Ethan call my name, but it was quickly swallowed by the rain, figured I misheard. It was rush hour now. Worst possible time to catch a ride. My phone screen showed fifty-seven people ahead of me in the queue.

I sighed frustrated, just hoped the wind wouldn't pick up. Otherwise the overhang wouldn't be enough either. Olivia and Ethan came over too. The rain kept getting worse, wind picking up with it.

Cold rain slanted in sideways, landing on me. Even with my heels pressed against the wall, I was soaked through in no time. Ethan looked over at me, started taking off his poncho. He'd only taken two steps.

A sharp ripping sound came from behind him. Olivia blinked innocently oh I accidentally tore my poncho Ethan let me wear yours please I'm freezing Ethan's back went rigid he held the poncho for a few seconds then handed it over my boyfriend's the best this torn

one perfect I'll just tie it around my shoes so they don't get wet either rainwater is disgusting I don't want it touching me she wrapped herself up completely chloe squeeze in a bit more you'll stay drier the downpour showed no sign of