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“Are you sure you want to take the cooler?” Piper asks nicely, but I just nod as they take drinks out. “I’ll see y’all in a bit.”
Piper treads through the sand to her boyfriend, who seems absolutely smitten with her.
“Just so you know, I’m not forgetting about that look you were giving Oliver. We are catching up about that.” Casey offers a sweet but devious smile before walking off and greeting another group of people.
This can’t be good. Especially since they are his friends, and I’m sure he’s told them all about the bitch I’ve been.
But, then why would they even invite me? Did Oliver not tell them anything? I can’t imagine him lying to his friends on my behalf.
I hate mistreating him, but if I don’t, he might actually do something he regrets, and then I’ll do something stupid…because I always do.
The cooler is much heavier than I was anticipating. I only take a few steps before having to set it down and rest.
“Do you need some help?” I look up to see a shirtless guy with dark curly hair that frames his face nicely. He’s wearing glasses and has a book in his hand. He continues when I don’t answer because my cheeks feel flush. “I just saw you struggling, and it’s not right to let a girl struggle.”
“Sure,” I whisper as he sends me a beaming smile.
“Plus, I was feeling lonely since no one wanted to just relax. Everyone wants to hammer down shots.” He grabs the cooler from the spot in front of me and walks over to the shaded area.
My eyes wander over the beach in search of the one person I shouldn't be looking for. Oliver stands to the side of the volleyball court, watching Ella and Jaxon play doubles this time around. I feel my heart beat faster as I take him in. Oliver has a physical effect on me that I can’t control. Maybe I shouldn’t have come.
Then, a petite blonde girl settles beside him. It’s the same girl from the party and at the beach. A beach babe that’s perfect for Oliver. They are both gorgeous, with sun-kissed skin and perfect hair.
They look perfect together.
Gunk forms in my stomach, making me feel sick.
Jealousy really is an ugly thing.
CHAPTER TWENTY
Oliver
I’m being a dick to two different girls right now.
The Cove Bash is the second biggest beach party of the summer. I don’t even hate all the rich snobs here that normally pollute the water.
Everyone brings something—from the kegs, games, and even our fireworks showcase at the end of the night.
“Hey, Moore, what are you thinking about?” Jade walks up to me.
She’s dressed to the nines like always, in a two-piece green swimsuit and a see-through button-up shirt. Her hair is wet from the little dip she took in the lake.
That’s what I’ve always liked about Jade. She might be a princess from the lakefront, but she’s always ready to come down here and let loose.
It’d be easier if I liked her, but that’s not even a possibility now.
I feel Sally’s eyes boring into the back of my head. I’ve felt them since I stopped playing volleyball.
I thought we were having a breakthrough last week when we visited my mom. Why would she agree to come if she didn’t want to be around me?
Because you were freaking the eff out, and she’s nice.
I curse at myself under my breath.
“Ollie?” Jade takes my attention away.
“Huh?” Flip, was Jade talking to me? I quickly throw my arm over her shoulder, bringing her in a bit closer, and I feel even shittier knowing this is for show. “Sorry, I must have spaced out.”
