Ronnie

Nicki Palmer would describe herself in three words: adventurous, ambitious, and fun. She's not your average girl; she gets into trouble at school, doesn't do what her parents ask of her, and likes to sneak out at nights. She can't wait for high school to end so she can pursue her favourite hobby: dancing. 

Niall Harrison is a troublemaker who happens to hate her. He would describe Nicki in three words: selfish, spoiled, and annoying. The two of them have never been able to stand each other, ever since Rey moved to a public school 3 years ago.

All they have to do is get through their last year of school without killing each other before they will finally get their freedom. But that could be a little tough, since they're stubborn, tough, and strong-willed. Their differences may collide, but at the same time, they sort of complete each other. Too bad hate is much more powerful than love.

Or is it?

Cold Water

I frown at my phone but don’t say anything. Was this a stupid thing Jake did to get Niall and I to go together somewhere? Because it was a long shot. But it worked, the clever motherfucker.

After we finish our food we go browsing through other shops, and although I’m trying to work out a way to ask him about his that, I can’t.

"I’ll drive you home." I tell him when we reach my car, an hour later. It’s already half past four and I have to go to the dance rehearsal.

"It’s fine, I can take the bus."

"No, come on. I have to be at dance rehearsals at five and it’s on my way."

I remember how his house looks from that time his mother drove me home in the Uber, but I don’t say anything about it. He’s told me that his mother works as a nurse at the hospital, so she probably chauffeurs in her free time to make more money.

He thanks me and gets out of the car, before I drive towards the dancing studio.

Chapter 22