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

The hospital’s waiting room isn’t that crowded, so Niall and I take a seat while I’m filling out Jason’s health insurance form and wait for him to get stitched up.

"Your dad’s name is Bryan?" Niall asks, looking over my shoulder. "What’s his job?"

"Oh." He says, his voice barely audible. He knows. But at least he doesn’t know I know.

"What?" I ask, trying to play dumb.

"Nothing, I heard of him. Really good lawyer."

"Yeah." I agree and we don’t say anything after that.

After a few more minutes filled with silence, I remember the gala so I switch the subject. Sort of.

"So there’s this ‘gala’ tomorrow night, one of my mother’s friends is hosting to promote his new winter collection. And my mother told me to bring my boyfriend, but I’m not with Jasper anymore, and Jake’s pretty much too gay to pass as my boyfriend, so I thought I’d ask you."

Chapter 24