A Bet Gone Too Far — Episode 9

My parents were still in the living room watching television at this hour. I panicked at the thought of him actually coming up. Threw on a jacket, rushed downstairs. Ethan tossed a bag of medicine at me.

Chloe, didn't you say we should just be regular classmates? Do you avoid all your other classmates like this too? Before I could respond, he was already gone. I watched him walk away, not quite understanding what he was so worked up

Monday morning, back on campus, I left the bag of medicine untouched at Ethan's usual spot in the research Our advisor had already sent out the new partner assignments by email. I found my new pairing, packed up my notes, and moved to a different table before the room filled Right before the session started, everyone had settled with their new partners.

Our advisor stopped by to check in. We've got a new transfer student joining the program today. Come on in, Jackson. He's actually really good looking, better than the photo I snuck a look at in the Our advisor scanned the room, pointed to the open seat beside me.

You'll be paired with her for now. If you have any questions, ask your partner. I stared at Jackson's face for two seconds. He looked familiar somehow. Neither of us said a word to each other all morning. There was something cold and standoffish about him. A clear don't. Bother me air.

Last period before lunch was open rec, Ethan invited Jackson to shoot hoops with I sat on the steps nearby, watching Jackson without really meaning to. The more I looked, the more familiar he seemed. Didn't even register how well he and Ethan played together.