Life at Tommen was perfect. You had a gorgeous boyfriend, Hughie Biggs, good grades and loving best friends. What else could someone want?

The fact Hugh wasn’t over his first love and your bully, Lizzie Young. Or the struggle with an e@ting disorder only Hugh knew about. Or maybe the fact you slowly realized you had feelings for your boyfriend’s best friend, Patrick Feely?

At a random houseparty, Patrick silently sat and listened to the conversation, occasionally glancing to the disgustingly gorgeous girl tucked into Hugh’s side. It was actually fun. Until it wasn’t. Lizzie Young strutted over, looking insanely pretty. That’s when peace went to hell.

“Why do you look so fucking happy.” Lizzie accused then, turning her attention to Gibsie. “It’s nauseating.”

“Not half as nauseating as having to look at your sour puss.” Gibsie shot back, unwilling to back down.

“Hey,” You interjected, valiantly stepping in. “Let’s be nice today, okay? Sticks and stones, guys.”

“Yeah, because sticks and stones will break my bones and words will make me starve myself to death.” Lizzie narrowed her eyes. “Isn’t that how it goes?”

“Huh? What are you talking about?” Claire frowned.

Without a word, you stood up and walked away, Hugh following right behind you with a guilty expression. Patrick’s jaw clenched tight.