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Then I told Aiden I’m not his, I expected anger. Hell, I expected his mean side. Because that’s what bullies do, don’t they? When pushed, they push back. Instead of letting go and showing his true self, his lips curve into a mocking smile. “That’s not what you were saying when you came all over my face. Twice.” My jaw nearly hits the floor. No. He didn’t just say that. Kim gasps from beside me and murmurs break all over the class. No one has the audacity to speak up in front of Aiden. Ronan is the only one who laughs, nodding, “I second that. I heard the screams.” Fuck my life. Aiden opens his mouth again, but I silence him with a hand against his lips. Whatever he has to say will ruin me more than he already did. If he appeared triumphant before, he looks absolutely smug now. He raises his brows in a silent dare, challenging me to deny it. The bell rings and Mrs Stone comes into class. I let go of Aiden and plop into the seat in front of him because it’s the only one available. My mov