Chapter 16

BASH I am fucking frustrated. That's precisely how I describe my situation right now.  I leave Trinity. The moment her door closed behind me, I felt I was helpless.  I release an exasperating sigh. Running my fingers on my hair, I walk away without looking back because once I look back, I know myself. I will knock again, and this time I'll grab her head, press her against the door, and kiss her to satisfy my frustrations. I meet Edmund waiting for me at the parking lot, wearing a goofy smile, but he doesn't say anything.  A song by Collective Soul is playing when I enter the car. "Shut off this fucking song, Edmund/." I fasten my seatbelt.  Our gazes meet in the rearview mirror. He changes to a pop song, saying something like I'm without your kisses. I'll be needing stitches.  I roll my eyes. "Seriously, Bash. What's the scowl for? I thought you and Miss Mallory had talked?" He drives out of the parking lot. A song by Papa Roach blares through the speaker. "I don't think it's any of yo