Ariana
The party was finally over. The music had quieted, and the energy that had once pulsed through the night had faded into a comfortable silence. I leaned my head against Mia’s shoulder as we sat in the backseat of Ethan’s car. The cool night air brushed against my flushed skin, offering some relief from the whirlwind of emotions that had taken over me during the party. Mia was equally worn out, her head resting on mine as Ethan drove us back to our dorm. I could feel my heart still racing, my mind replaying the kiss with Ryder over and over again.
Ethan’s voice broke the silence. “So, what happened after I left you and Ryder?” he asked, his eyes briefly meeting mine through the rearview mirror.
My face immediately heated up, and I silently cursed my body for betraying me like that.
