Never His Girl (Kings of Cypress Prep #2) - Rachel Jonas Page 0,37

need to get going.”

I’m about to push past her when she says more, stopping me in my tracks.

“So, you’re really gonna let Blue keep making a fool of you?” she asks, bringing my eyes to hers. She opens the front door she once stood in front of, and gestures for me to follow her outside. Curious as to why she just said Southside’s name like she knows her, I take the bait.

We step over a bunch of drunk fucks and stop on the sidewalk.

“I’ve been keeping up with Pandora’s posts, how you’ve been trying to get Blue to forgive you since the video got released,” she explains. “I know people have different theories about what happened, but I think you shared it. Probably because she pissed you off or something. Then, once it was out there, you realized you fucked up, tried to apologize, now she’s holding a grudge.”

I don’t know what to say to that, hearing a mixture of truth blended with misguided assumptions.

“But… you have to know you’re better than that, right? I mean, you could have any girl in this damn state,” Tiffany says with a laugh.

“I don’t know about that,” I answer distractedly, glancing down at my watch. I really need to go.

“Honestly, if she was smart, she’d thank you,” Tiffany reasons. “You did her ass a favor releasing that vid. People at South Cypress mostly thought she was a prude. One of those good girl types.”

My brow quirks.

“Good girl?”

Tiffany nods. “I mean, her family’s a shitshow, but Blue’s always been kind of a snob, giving boys the cold shoulder and shit like that. Only guy I think she’s ever really opened up to besides you is Ruiz.”

“Ruiz? What’s his first name?” I ask quickly, thinking she might’ve just said something useful.

“Ricky. He graduated a couple years ago, but everybody knew she was his girl. You know, until she wasn’t.”

Listening, my jaw is tense for several reasons. For one, hearing about Southside and Ricky together always rubs me the wrong way. But what’s more interesting is finding out she’s somehow managed to keep a good-girl rep. Even with her family being anything but good from what I’ve seen.

“So, what do you say I give you a break from all the public groveling?”

A set of deep blue eyes flash up at me, and I’m no stranger to the look she’s giving. When her hands find my waist, I already know what she’s thinking.

“My friend’s car is right over there, and I have the keys,” she says with a quick tip of her chin. “Let me take your mind off Blue for the night. You know, get you loosened up before tomorrow’s big game?”

Licking her lips, one of her hands leaves my waist and slides to my dick. While I’d like to say the offer isn’t tempting, it appeals more to my ego than any other part of me, but… it doesn’t feel right.

She seems shocked when I take her shoulders and put distance between us, wondering what the hell I’m doing right now. However, I’m ninety-five percent sure I just did the right thing. The other five percent thinks I’m crazy to turn down a sure thing.

“Thanks, but… no,” I say as politely as I can, then turn my back on the mistake I could’ve made tonight.

“You’re too good to beg for any girl’s attention, West,” Tiffany calls out behind me. “I DM’d you. Hit me up if you change your mind. Tonight. Or… whenever.”

Walk it off, dude.

Walk. It. Off.

You’re doing the right thing.

@QweenPandora: Well, well, well… what have we here?

Seems everyone’s fave quarterback isn’t much in the mood for partying. He was spotted leaving the pre-game soireé long before it ended. AND is it possible he’s taking himself out of the dating game, too?

This NewGirl lookalike got left high and dry after a clear play for North Cypress royalty. The pics tell it all, and I think it’s safe to assume KingMidas has had his fill of the opposite sex for a bit. Or perhaps his legs are just tired after chasing his tail, trying to earn NewGirl’s forgiveness.

Just putting it out there, KingMidas. NewGirl might not think you’re worthy, but your effort definitely hasn’t gone unnoticed. There’s now a swarm of fangirls with a hashtag campaign trending on social media who’d LOVE to give you a chance to break their hearts.

Desperate much, ladies?

But… who am I to judge?

*shrug*

Later, Peeps.

—P

Chapter 14

BLUE

My body sinks into the mattress. The one sent straight from heaven. Basking in the realistic