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Chapter 14
“Drielle. Come here.”
I looked up to meet Tanner’s eyes, then immediately looked away, ignoring him.
I turned back to Joy to continue our conversation.
Tanner grabbed my shoulder and spun me around to face him.
“Drielle, what’s your problem now?”
“I’m exhausted by this. The fighting, the silent treatment–we’re about to start college. Isn’t this getting a little childish?”
Forced to meet his gaze, I shot back: “You’re right, it is childish and pointless. So stop trying to make up with me.”
After a brief staring contest, Tanner’s patience snapped.
“Fine. I’m done dealing with drama queens.”
“Keep up the act if you want, just don’t come crying to me tonight.”
I kept my expression ice–cold and refused to look at him.
I thought he’d finally left, but then Tanner cupped my face in both hands, forcing me to meet his eyes:
“Today’s the deadline. Make sure you review your application one more time. Don’t mess anything up…”
Before he could continue, Harper appeared with a laptop in her arms.
“Tanner, I’m having a small issue with my application. Could you help me look at it?”
He nodded, then reached out to pinch my cheek the way he always used to, adding one final reminder:
“Why didn’t you bring your laptop? Make sure you get to the computer lab later and check your application one last time.”
“This is too important to be careless about.”
