Chapter 207. Single

Candice

I was rummaging through my locker for my Anatomy textbook when Lincoln said something that made me stop in my tracks.

“So, what went down the other night?” He was leaning against the locker next to mine, giving me a serious look.

“Uh, nothing,” I stammered, diving into my locker to hide my face. “What do you mean?”

He nudged the locker door aside to get a better look at me, clearly noticing my weirdness but choosing to let it slide. “Did Kaden tell your aunt you came home drunk?” he asked.

“Oh,” My cheeks turned red. “No, thankfully he didn’t.”

“That’s a relief,” Lincoln said as I shut my locker, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. “She might think I was the one who let you drink.”

“Don’t stress about it,” I managed a smile. “She really likes you.”

“Yeah, I have a way with the ladies, except for you,” he joked. When he saw I wasn’t laughing, he took my hand and led me to a quieter spot in the hallway. “Are you