Chapter 7 Madison was … different . ] If I'm being honest , she had everything going for her . [ ] She was gorgeous - like Instagram - model gorgeous . [ ] Perfect little face , huge doe eyes , and these cute dimples when she smiled . Smart too . Always at the top of every class . [] When teachers called on her , she'd always give perfect answers . ] And rich . Designer everything , but she wore it like it was no big deal . ] ] Like she was just naturally classy instead of showing off . ] The first time I saw her , she was already making moves on Dylan . ] ] It was the first day of school . [ ] She was standing outside the dorms with this pink suitcase , looking all helpless . " Excuse me , could you help me with my bags ? " ] Her voice was all soft and sweet with this Southern accent . ] Dylan walked by and didn't even hesitate - just grabbed her stuff . ] ] " Thank you so much ! " She flashed this perfect smile . " You're Dylan Carter , right ? I've heard a lot about you . " [ ] She'd already done her homework on him . [ ] Later when we were picking seats , she asked to switch with Dylan . [ ] " I have terrible eyesight - could I sit closer to the front ? " ] Made total sense , so Dylan didn't argue . ] ] Just like that , she became his desk partner . [ ] At first , Dylan was pretty cold to her . ] ] That's just how he was with new people . [ ] But Madison knew exactly how to play it . ] She'd bring him drinks during basketball practice . [ ] 7330 Chapter 7 Not just water - homemade lemon honey tea and stuff . ] " It's so hot out here . This will cool you down . " [ ] When he was studying late , she'd show up with coffee . ] " I got too much . Want some ? It'll help you stay awake . " [ ] Most importantly , she wasn't clingy like other girls. [ ] She kept just the right amount of distance . ] Caring , but not desperate . [ ] Close , but not suffocating . Playing hard to get without being obvious about it . [ ] Slowly , Dylan started warming up to her . [ ] From barely acknowledging her existence to actually laughing at her jokes . [ ] They started " studying " together . [ ] " I'm so confused about this problem . Could you help me ? " [ ] Even though her grades were way better than his . [ ] And they'd go to the library together . " I'm heading there anyway . Wanna come ? " ] Except she totally wasn't going that way . ] And me ? I was suddenly the third wheel . ] i One time , I went to find Dylan for lunch like usual . ] We'd been doing this since middle school - never missed a day . ] ] But when I got there , he was cracking up with Madison about something . ] Whatever she'd said made him laugh harder than I'd seen in months . [ ] I couldn't even remember the last time he smiled at me like that . [ ] " Dylan , let's go . The cafeteria's gonna be packed . " [ ] I tried to sound normal , but my voice was all weird . [ ] Madison looked at me with this fake - surprised expression . [ ] 15.2 Chapter 7 So obviously fake it made me want to puke . [ ] " Oh ! Is Avery coming too ? " ] ] TOO ?! When did I become the " too " ? [] When did our daily routine become some random add - on ? ] Dylan scratched his head awkwardly . " Actually , Avery … could you go ahead ? Madison and I are still talking about something . " " What thing ? " I asked without thinking . " Just that problem from earlier , " Madison said with her sugary smile . " I'm still confused . Dylan's so good at explaining stuff . " [ ] " But if you understand it too , Avery , you could totally help us discuss it . " ] She knew damn well I wasn't even in their major . [ ] That fake invitation was worse than just telling me to get lost . [ ] " Oh … okay . " I turned around feeling like a total idiot , almost tripping over my own feet . [ ] Behind me I could hear Madison's annoying giggle . ] ] " Dylan , you're so smart ! That makes perfect sense now . " ]] " Nah , you're just a quick learner . " [ ] Right then , this sick feeling hit my stomach . ] ] Like storm clouds rolling in , and I knew something bad was coming . ] ♡ ( 1 ) ( 0 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!