Chapter 48

“Stay home,” I tell Miranda, thinking about her expression when Creed confronted her in the gym. My eyes flick to Andrew but only for a second. I don’t want Zayd to know what I’m thinking, not yet. If I get confirmation that she’s dating Andrew or Tristan or whoever else, I have to tell Creed. But I don’t have to share that information with Zayd. “I’ve got this.”

“Love you,” she says, kissing me on the cheek. I think she means it, too, and I smile.

“I’m going to take off, too, but maybe I’ll come to the party later?” Andrew gives me a quick hug, and whispers in my ear. “Don’t let the Idols bulldoze you.” He stands back up, waving as he heads into the hall with Miranda.

“They are so fucking,” Zayd says as soon as the door slams closed.

“They are not,” I blurt automatically, thinking about my date with Andrew. “Why do you say that?”

“Anyone who hasn’t figured that out yet is either blind, or named Creed Cabot.” Zayd gestures at the stack of clothes on my