Chapter 9

When I'm finished with my shower I quickly blow dry my hair before plugging up my curling iron. If I'm forced to hide my bruise I might as well have a little fun with it. I pull out a tube of concealer and dab some on my bruise before spreading it over the section until it's covered. You can still see the slight discoloration but that's only if you stare at it for a certain amount of time. I begin to curl my hair in tight spirals so that when I brush them out they're softer but still defined. - Forty-Five minutes later I finally finish curling my hair, I unplug the curling iron before I lightly brush my curls together and spray hairspray over them. When I walk out of the bathroom I see Charlotte leaning against my desk while scrolling through Instagram. While she's not paying attention I subtly check out her outfit. She's wearing a white cropped tee with black skinny jeans that have a slit in the knees. She has an unbuttoned red and black flannel covering the shirt and a pair o