#Chapter 105: The Final Straw

I hated agreeing to Coach’s demands. A private photoshoot at his house felt like a recipe for disaster. But I knew Asher would never agree to grovel, his pride wouldn’t let him. And I’d never demand it of him. To keep my spot on the cheerleading squad and protect Asher, I had no choice but to accept to these terms. After I accepted, Coach’s smile turned smug. “Good. Glad we could finally come to some agreement. Now get out of here.” I left his office as fast as my legs would take me and returned to the circle of girls out in the gymnasium. “What did he want?” Nicole asked, but I shook my head. I’d tell her, if we were alone. But in front of the group, I was too humiliated to share what I had agreed to. Coach loudly called for one of the other girls next, who stood and trudged into the office. Everyone’s expressions were grim. I’m sure mine mirrored theirs. Though technically I had saved myself from being kicked from the squad, the results of what I had agreed to, remained to b