Chapter 5

Aurora tugged her hand away from his, eyes darting around the hallway, luckily it was empty save for a few cleaners who were just getting done with their morning duty. She grabbed his wrist instead, pulling him into an unoccupied classroom before sliding the door shut.

When she spun to face him, a surprised sound slipped past her throat at his proximity. They were standing foot to foot now, he'd placed an arm behind her face, his palms splayed on the closed door.

Aurora's heart thudded rapidly as his dark eyes ran over her frame. She licked her bottom lip pensively and his eyes flickered at her mouth,

"What are you doing here, Ryan?" She whispered timidly when he didn't respond, she continued, "You can't be seen here if someone sees you talking to me, I'll be in a lot of trouble." He scoffed aggressively, shaking his head as he pressed even closer, "Is that what you're worried about, flower?"

Her nose scrunched, confusion evident in her features, "What do you-" "Why