A Hurt So Sweet Volume One (Elite of Eden Falls Prep 1)

"Why do you even know that, weirdo?"

"You always played with it. Where'd it go?"

"I took it off," she mumbled reluctantly. "I left it there, at Tinsley's."

"Why?"

"Because... ugh, do you have to ask the most annoying questions?"

"Yeah, it's like, my specialty."

"It was a friendship bracelet." She swallowed a bite of the burger, pushing away the rest. "She's not my friend anymore."

"Why not?"

"Because I said so," she barked. "Can you stop interrogating me?"

"Whatever," I shrugged, finishing my fries. "You done?" She stewed in her seat, refusing to look at me. “Come on, Stells. Don’t be such a downer.”

“Ugh.”

“Ugh what?”

“Ugh nothing. Can we go?”

“No.” I gave her a wicked grin. “Hey, why am I driving you home instead of Natan? Given that he’s snoring like a goddamn chainsaw in his room, I’m guessing you didn’t leave the party together.”

“I stayed a bit later,” she muttered. “So.”

“So.” I wagged my brows at her. “You and my brother. You official now?”

“I… I’m not sure. I guess?”

“How can you not be sure?”

“He hasn’t asked.”

“What are you, twelve?” I laughed. “He has to ask you to be with him officially?”

“It would be nice,” she muttered.

“Well, you’re expecting too much from Nate,” I told her.

“Maybe. We’ll see.”

“What do you mean?”

“Huh?” She looked at me, her eyes glazed over, as if she’d been thinking of something else. “Nothing, forget it.”

"Do I drop you off at home now?"

"Whatever."

"A thank you would be nice."

"A fuck you seems more appropriate."

“You’re so goddamn rude, Estella,” I told her, starting up the car. “Someone really ought to teach you some manners. Just remember how you acted today next time you need a goddamn favor. Because I’m sure as hell not gonna be there to pick you up when you fall.”