Chapter 5

The motion sensor light dimmed, casting a cold blue glow over her silhouette.

I leaned against the doorframe, my voice quiet. "Go away, Jessica."

Jessica looked at me, confusion written all over her face. "Is this because I defended Colin, or because I slapped you?"

Something I couldn't read swirled in her eyes. "Ryan, since when did you become so petty? It was one slap. You can hit me back if it makes you feel better!"

I slowly pried her fingers off the doorframe. "Jessica, this isn't about the slap. You chose to stand with the person who hurt me,…