Page 2 of Theodore

“You look lonely to me.” He breathed into my ear as I brought my knee up to his groin, watching as he doubled over in pain.

“Keep your fucking hands to yourself.Prick,” I hissed, striding away.

I was the youngest of four children, and the three above me were not the kind of guys you grew up alongside and didn’t learn how to fight.

“Phillips, what thefuck? I’m gone for two minutes, and you’ve made sure that guy won’t be a father in his life.”

Theo was by my side instantly, and I rolled my eyes.

“You’re so dramatic.”

“What did he do, breathe near you?” Theo quipped as he ran his hand through his hair.

“No, he thought I was a damn pick and mix. I don’t think so.”

Theo’s eyes narrowed as he nodded over my shoulder. “There’s lover boy,” he said, leaning against the pillar, texting some girl, no doubt.

I followed his gaze to see Connor Hamilton, all dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. He looked stupidly hot in his black leather jacket and a thin white t-shirt, his eyes meeting mine before he clocked Theo and looked away.

“He thinks I’m with you,” I groaned.

Theo chuckled. “Well, you are.” He pointed out smugly, our eyes locking.

“I may not have your IQ, but I’m notthatfucking stupid,” I said, turning to gaze at Connor.

“Considering you’re notthatfucking stupid, why are you eye fucking a quarterback in the year below us when you’ve got everything you want righthere?” Theo pointed to himself and smirked.

“Because,dickwad, I know you. I know every trick in your book because I helped you write it.” I grinned, moving my gaze back to Connor, who met my eyes, a blush spreading on his cheeks as I exhaled, biting my lip.

“Cute asfuck,” I murmured as Theo groaned beside me.

“I’m not standing here watching you cradle snatch. He wouldn’t even know what to do with you, Hanban.”

“Don’t call me that. Anyway, that’s part of the fun,” I said, tilting my head to the side as I watched Connor laugh with his friends.

He is so hot.

The only problem was, I was always with Theodore, school player and desired byall. Everyone thought we were together, but the truth was wewerejust friends. Not that we didn’t find each other attractive; we did. But I refused to cross the line.

Ilovedbeing his best friend––even if I had to kick his ass back into line now and then.

“Bullshit. Ooh,hello, baby.” Theo grinned as he caught the eye of a woman walking past him. “Han—”

“I know. Don’t leave without me. I need to go home with you, or Ryan will kick your ass.”

At the mention of my older brother, he nodded, moving his eyes back to me.

“I won’t.”

Theo walked after the woman who seemed to wait for him; talk about confidence.

I downed my drink, deciding to make a move. Throwing my hair back, I walked towards Connor, his eyebrows raising as he turned to me.

“I was wondering whether you were going to come over. I’ve noticed you at school,” he said, his voice rough and deep.

“I bet. So, it’s Connor, right?” I said, leaning closer towards him as he swallowed uneasily.

“Uh, yeah. You’re Hannah Phillips,” he stated formally as my mouth twitched with the hint of a smile.