Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen, #1)

by Chloe Walsh

“Inappropriate behavior on school grounds, Kavanagh,” Coach Mulcahy snapped, casting glaring looks at both of us. “What the hell is wrong with you?” My gaze landed on the two amused-looking paramedics standing behind Coach, and I whimpered loudly. “We’re not on school grounds, sir,” Johnny replied calmly as he pulled me down to sit beside him. “You’re on school time,” Coach barked. “Actually, we’re not,” Johnny countered, taking my hand in his. I was incredibly grateful for his touch in this moment. It was grounding and steadying and stopped me from anxious puking. Something I was known for doing. “It’s half nine at night,” Johnny added with a shrug. “Well past school hours.” “It’s inappropriate behavior,” Coach bellowed, turning a furious glare on us. “Don’t give me technicalities. You’re both under eighteen.” Clearly furious, he added, “I’ll have to report this to Mr. Twomey and your parents.” “Oh god,” I strangled out, panicked. “Please don’t tell.” “A kiss?” Johnny sneered, tightening his hold on my trembling hand. “You’re going to report a fucking kiss?” He laughed humorlessly. “Take a walk down the aisle of that bus, Coach. Pretty sure you’ll find worse than kissing going on.” “You are a minor student who was alone with a fellow minor student in a dressing room,” the teacher replied hotly. “In an extremely compromising position.” Coach turned to me then. “Is that the kind of reputation you want starting off at Tommen, Miss Lynch?” he demanded. “Do you want to be one ...