Chapter 1 The night after homecoming , my best friend , Antonio Kaufman , took my first time . His hands hovered over my hips like he was handling a fragile trophy . You okay ? he mumbled . Still , the pain kept me up all night . I bit back the hurt , my heart overflowing with sweetness . I thought my long secret crush had finally blossomed . But his WhatsApp chat history shattered my heart . *** The next morning , his iPhone alarm went off . He turned over and pulled me into his arms , grumbling , Grace , kill that shit . Still groggy , I picked up his phone, accidentally opening his WhatsApp thread with the hockey team . Yo AK , you actually screw the library rat ? Just cuz Miss Perfect shoots you down , you downgrade to the Walmart version ? I played the voice message , and Antonios lazy tone came through . Chill , its just Grace . Shes been tailing after me since middle 0.00 % の Chapter 1 28 Notes school like some desperate groupie … Figured Id toss her a mercy fuck . My brain went numb at his words . My hands started shaking uncontrollably . So … the reason why Antonio lured me to the motel yesterday was just that he was upset with the famous Miss Perfect , Madison , for rejecting him . It was not because he liked me . At this thought , my heart felt like it was being torn apart . I pressed hard on my chest , bending over to catch my breath . Tears flooded out like a broken dam . I bit my lip hard , crying silently . The curtains in the motel room were old and worn . So it couldnt be closed properly . Now , a bit of daylight was seeping through onto the bedside . Antonio yanked the scratchy comforter over his bleached tips . His phone buzzed with a Booking.com alert. CONFIRMED : Ocean Vista Penthouse Suite Champagne Jacuzzi At the same time , another WhatsApp message came from his friend . $ 1k / night secured bro ! Madisons gonna ride you harder O than last years playoffs Youre really going all out for that chick The receipts blue light burned my eyes . A sharp pain shot through my heart , leaving me breathless . I didnt remember how I picked up my scattered clothes or how I put them on . I glanced back at the shabby motel room before leaving . The passionate scenes with Antonio from last night flashed through my mind . Now , looking at the used condom on the floor , a strong sense of humiliation washed over me . I immediately staggered out . The Kaufman kitchen reeked of burnt Pop Tarts when I shuffled in . Auntie Linda flipped pancakes , wearing her Hockey Mom MVP apron and syrup bottle , poised like a weapon . Wheres Tony ? Why didnt he come back with you ? Linda asked . I took the pancakes and replied in a panic , Antonio… hung back with the team . The lie tasted like expired milk . Typical jock bullshit ! Linda slammed the spatula . Nelson swore that boy would protect you with his life ! 45.47 % < ||| Chapter 1 1 288 Vouchers I focused on drowning my pancakes in syrup until the plate became a sticky swamp . I forced a smile . Really , its fine . Sarah and I crashed at the Comfort Inn with the girls . Much safer that way . Lindas shoulders relaxed . Smart cookie . Lord knows what those hockey meatheads get up to . Its safer for you girls to stay together , Linda said . After Lindas words , I lowered my head and started eating . The first bite scalded my tongue . Tears blurred the Worlds Best Graduate mug theyd bought me , but I didnt dare to look up . I was afraid that Linda would see my tear streaked face . I swallowed lava . The screen door banged . Antonio strolled in, his varsity jacket hanging off one shoulder . He sat down opposite me . When Linda turned to refill the coffee pot , his sneaker nudged my shin under the table . Ghosted me quick, huh ? I froze mid bite . The hands that had traced constellations on my bare back last night now drummed a Drake rhythm on the marble countertop . When I didnt respond , he snatched my half eaten pancake and started eating . 69.53 % 111 O < Chapter 1 288 / eachers It was the same cocky grin hed used to steal my Halloween candy years ago . But I knew we could never go back again . Suddenly , what happened that morning came to my mind . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!