Clipped by Love (Bellevue Bullies 2)

“Oh, I didn’t know that,” I say, surprised, and Mandie laughs.

“Oh yeah, big trouble. Most of the guys are too. It’s bad, but who cares? They deserve it. They can’t hurt people like that,” she says, falling next to her sister.

“For sure,” I agree, lying next to Delanie. “But whatever, it’s in the past. We’ve got the weekend to party, and since we don’t have a game tomorrow, we get to go out.”

“Sounds good,” Delanie says with a grin. “And will boys be joining us?”

I roll my eyes, bumping into her shoulder. “Well, since all my friends are dudes, yes.”

“But will Jace?”

“Yes.”

“Good,” she says as Mandie grins.

“And your boyfriend?” Mandie sings.

“He’ll go too,” I say shyly before hiding my face, which causes them to laugh.

“Aww, you’re so cute!” Mandie teases before tickling my side. “Are you in loooooove?”

Smacking her away, I scoff. “Please. No way. He’s great and I like him. A lot. But love? Be real.”

“Whatever,” Delanie mocks. “You are for sure falling. We bring his name up and your face turns bright red.”

Making a face, I hop out of the bed and reach for my jacket. “Whatever, let’s go. We have Nashville to explore!”

“Told ya,” Delanie says, getting out of the bed.

Mandie nods, agreeing, “Totally.”

“What?!” I snap, and they both grin at me.

“You are so in loooooove with him,” Delanie challenges, but I shake my head.

“No, really, I’m not,” I answer, but I can tell they don’t believe me.

Hell, I don’t really believe me

“Sure, Baylor, it’s fine. Don’t admit it to us or yourself; we know the truth,” she says, putting her jacket and hat on.

“Whatever, you’re insane. But really, remember not to say anything to anyone. We are keeping it quiet,” I remind them, and Delanie waves me off.

“And he’s okay with that?” Mandie asks and I shrug.

“Yeah.”

Looking over at her sister, she grins. “He’s so in loooooove with her.”

“What! What the hell?” I ask, my heart speeding up in my chest. “That’s ludicrous!”

But they actually believe it! Looking at me like I’m the insane one, Mandie says, “Baylor, if he wasn’t in love with you, he wouldn’t have agreed to that. He’s taking what he can get, just to be with you.”

My face scrunches up as I shake my head. “No, he is respecting my wishes.”

“Because he loves you, doofus,” Delanie says. “Plus with all the shit he’s said to you, yeah, he is head over heels digging you.”

“Y’all are insane and have no just cause to think that,” I say, w