Chapter 130: A Black Eye as Big as Her Face

Zach's POV:

I don't know who to be madder at. Hannah bloody Veriff for needing saving or Melody for going to her rescue. F*ck sake. She's got a black eye almost as big as her face. Melody smiles all through lunch as if it's nothing except it's got to hurt.

The others keep the conversation going. They've found a common interest in football, although they all support different teams.

"Do you wish that women's football was as popular as the premier league?" Alex asks Abby.

"Sure. If it was, maybe I'd consider playing after school."

"I'd pay to watch you play," Ben tells her happily.

Melody smiles before agreeing wholeheartedly. "For what it's worth I'd come to every match." She pokes me in the side. I grab her hand, smiling at her.

"Yeah, me too," I say without taking my eyes off Melody.

Abby is next to speak. "Seriously though. Do you guys have any idea what you'll do when we finish here?"

"Uni, I guess," Alex says as he stuffs his mouth full of mashed potatoes.