The Seventh Rain

Synopsis

Everyone in school knew I was Brian Carter's biggest simp. When he had a fever, I skipped class to take care of him. When he got into a fight, I took the blame for him. Everyone laughed at how pathetic I was, but I didn't care. I enjoyed it. Then one day, his first love stood right in front of me. "I hear you're my stand-in," she said. "But you aren't even fit to shine my shoes." My eyes stung with tears. I looked at Brian, hoping he'd stand up for me. But he frowned and handed me a tissue. "Wipe your tears. Don't freak her out." I chuckled, grabbing the tissue from him and taking the umbrella my childhood sweetheart, Derek Shaw, handed me from behind. Without sparing Brian another glance, I walked straight toward the black car waiting in the rain. The door swung open, and a slender hand reached out, pulling me inside. "Playing Cinderella for three years. Haven't you had enough fun?" Derek smirked, his voice indulgent and resigned.