Not the Only Girl — Episode 3

pin me against an alley wall to kiss me. Whenever I was upset, he'd pull me into his arms to comfort me. Bella Taylor Likes Marcus Reid was a joke to everyone. one. Marcus Reid is Bella Taylor's boyfriend was a secret, only I knew.

The party ended at midnight. It had started raining outside. In front of Marcus offered to walk Selena home. The second I opened my umbrella, he grabbed it out of my hand. Bella, Selena and I didn't bring one. We're taking yours. Ask someone else to take you Thanks, Bella. We'll return it tomorrow. Before I could say something,

Marcus had pulled her away. Selina, don't get cocky. It's just a contract. The day it ends, we end. Fine by me. I don't even like you.

They disappeared into the rain, bickering. Only I noticed Marcus was tilting the umbrella almost entirely over Selina. His own shoulder was already soaked through. The others trickled out one by one.

Not one of them asked how I was getting home. I stood there alone, my tears mixing with the rain. Marcus knew I wasn't close with anyone in class. He knew no one would walk me home, yet he still took my umbrella and left me there

He had promised to make it official after graduation. Instead, I got a breakup and watched him walk off with someone else. My phone suddenly rang. It was Mom, calling from overseas.

Bella, you can stay here for college if you want.