SIN-BIN (Sinners on the Ice #1)

by Anastasija White

I don’t think love at first sight exists, but I believe in annoyed at first sight, and Colton is exactly that. He’s obnoxious and self-centered, and I’ll gladly keep my distance. He’s bad news.

“Birthday Girl? How many times have you read this?”

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Are there any rules, like on Wednesdays we wear pink, or some shit like that?”

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Jordan’s music fills the room. It’s Halsey, and I actually love her.

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I decide to watch You. Penn Badgley is too handsome for his own good, and his voice… God, his voice is something else. I’ve never heard anything sexier—the asshole’s voice sounds just like his.

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MGK’s “kiss kiss” fills the room.

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“I hate clingy,” I mutter under my breath as my eyes land on You. I haven’t seen the third season, so maybe this is a good opportunity to catch up.

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“Because I’m young, dumb, and broke,”

5.5

Just at that moment, the song changes to “hot girl bummer” by blackbear.

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I should’ve stayed back at the dorm, watching season three of You. That show is epic, and I ditched it for this shit.

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“Um…are you going to sleep on the beanbag chair?” “Do I have another option? There’s only one bed.” I blink and then burst out giggling. Drake looks at me in confusion. “It’s like the book tropes, you know. Enemies to lovers, when they stay in one room, and there’s only one bed, and they need to share it.” I thread my fingers through my hair as my laugh dies in my throat. Why did I mention that? “I’m sorry, that was unnecessary.”

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“Making sure you hear me.” I involuntarily listen to her music—“acting like that” by MGK and YUNGBLUD roars through her earbud. I didn’t expect her to like this kind of music. She doesn’t seem the type.

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“Hey. Those are mine!” I shriek. He meets my eyes, a stupid smirk on his lips. “Not anymore.” With that, he goes back to his friends. What the actual fuck?

“Do you want to make a bet?” Clay takes another sip of his beer. Moore peers at him, and a leery smile plays on his lips.

U gh. Oh yay betting. That can make this book better 🙄

“I Think I’m OKAY” plays at full volume, but I don’t pay any attention to it.

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Suddenly, someone trips in front of me. Something cold hits my skin, and I yelp. The fuck? I look down, and it’s like I’m a character from Glee. A fucking slushy.

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“I’ve been in a mood lately,” she laughs heartily. “I watched one of my favorite movies, Serendipity, with Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. So I’m all for romance. Do you have a girlfriend?”

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“If you meet a girl you like, one who causes your heartbeat to speed up, who is constantly on your mind, day and night; one who stirs such strong emotions within you that it is hard to control yourself. If you meet a girl like that, promise me you will bring her here and introduce her to me.”

She pops a candy into her mouth, looking at me with curiosity. She has taken my M&Ms.

Yo everyone keeps stealing her fucking m&ms

I sit on the couch, sandwiched between Layla and Drake as they compete against each other in Mortal Kombat.

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But in reality we ended up watching The Witcher till morning, and then I went to have breakfast with you. That time, we only watched TV.”

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“Didn’t know we live in a fantasy,” Layla sneers. “Where are my fucking dragons when I need them?” “They are still eggs, Daenerys. Have patience,”

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The only three I liked were Spider-Man, Doctor Strange and Captain America: The Winter Soldier, so it’s very unlikely this movie will be my favorite.

15 & 16 because it annoyed me

“Who’s your favorite Avenger?”

17-22 because why the fuck should we care about this much bullshit. Oh my god. WAY too many pop culture references. AND IM ONLY 30% THROUGH THIS.

“This is a women’s restroom,” she hisses,

This is the SECOND time he's gone into the woman's restroom.

“Well, society says I can be whatever I want wherever I want,” I say, as she turns around. “Anyone can be anything anywhere.” “That’s Zootopia, not the real world,” she comments, and I notice the corners of her mouth quirk up in the tiniest smile. “I don’t watch Disney movies.”

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“I have a question.” I tear my gaze away and focus on Moore once again. “I don’t like losing, so is there any chance you’d ever agree to have sex with me?” he asks.

“Part of your gang? Who are you? Jax Teller?” Rodgers stops in his tracks and gapes at me with a ridiculously funny look on his face. “You know who Jax Teller is?” “Um, yeah? Sons of Anarchy is my dad’s favorite TV show.” I lift my shoulder, furrowing my brows. “Why are you looking at me like that?”

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“Zootopia?” Clay asks, taken aback. “Are we going to watch Disney?” “Why not?” She grins at him, sneaking a glance at me. “Anyone can be anything in Zootopia, which means you can watch a Disney movie.”

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A few hours later, we’re still watching movies. After we finished Zootopia, Ava got her hands on the remote again and started The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

26 & 27 I'm counting them both because I'm annoyed zootopia has been mentioned 3 times and captain merica twice now.

I glance at the TV screen and see the last moments of another episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. “You’re up just in time to see how the season ends.”

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I turn off my music, take out my AirPods, and put them back into their case, scanning the coffee shop with my eyes.

Oh look we CAN mention music and not say what they're listening to every chapter.

The scent of coffee and cinnamon becomes stronger, Taylor Swift’s “Midnight Rain” plays in the background, and warmth spreads through my veins.

29 I spoke too soon

“He does, but now you have competition. Her name is Anna, and she’s the princess of Arendelle. You can blame it on his sister. She showed him Frozen two weeks ago.”

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“When it happens, I want to know everything. And I’m not taking no for an answer.”

Are we in high school? Can we not just say sex??

After I saw her with Den of Vipers, I don’t think there’s anything about her that would surprise me.

Another mid book mention lol 31

I’ll buy tickets and send you the details. And we’re not fucking in the movie theater. Honey: Sounds like a challenge.

Sounds like high school

It might be something like Star Wars, and I’m not a fan.”

Lmao I missed this the first time bc I wasn't paying attention. I'll count it as just the one.

“You.” Me? I blink, and he opens the door to the theater. It takes one second for me to realize he meant one of my most favorite TV shows ever.

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The movie has been playing for a little while, but it’s been hard to focus. I didn’t lie to Grace when I said I never liked Star Wars, so I can’t get into this movie either.

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