Emma's Breakdown

"Ah!" Harper Clark bit down hard on Ryan Garcia's arm, causing him to cry out in pain and release her.

 

"Hmph!" Harper scoffed, sitting down on the bench in front of them. "Spit it out. I don't have time to waste on you," she snapped, crossing her arms and turning her head away. She couldn't afford to miss any chance to be around Damien Sterling.

 

Ryan looked at the feisty girl in front of him and raised an eyebrow slightly. Such a spicy little firecracker, he thought, but with a heart of stone. What a pity.

 

He sat down next to her, but Harper immediately scooted away, rolling her eyes at him.

 

"Fine, why are you trying to get close to Damien Sterling?" Ryan asked, his tone both curious and mocking.

 

"Because I like him," Harper replied defiantly.

 

"Like him? Ha! Lots of people like him. What makes you think he'll notice you?" Ryan pressed, watching her intently.