Chapter 37

"You bastard!" Courtney yells. I quickly detangle myself from Quinn. She takes long strides towards us. I watch her palm unfold and my fight or flight mode is activated. I move my head away from her. A second passes, no sting on my cheek I open my eyes to find the slap wasn't intended for me. Quinn stares at me with his hand resting on the cheek that was victimised. "Why do you always find different ways to hurt me?" Courtney asks. I feel a soft touch on my knee. I look down to find it's Theo. "Hi, Theo?" I speak. He leans his head on my hip. "Get away from him, homewrecker." Courtney pulls him to her. She turns to Quinn again, "Tell me, Quinn, what is so special about her. What sets her apart?" Her words burn through my chest. Quinn turns to me then to her. I don't expect him to take my side. "I should go," I say. "No, you are staying. You are t