Boys of Brayshaw High (Brayshaw, #1)

by Meagan Brandy

“I’m silent ‘til pushed.” “And why do I wanna push you?”

“Because I push back.” “You kiss back?” “Try it and find out.” He moves in, gripping me by my ribs so he can put me where he wants ...

His dark eyes study me, trying to dig beneath the surface. Not sure what he hopes to find, but th...

I’m jaded, trailer park trash with no...

“You fuckin’ Bishop?” “No.” “Plan to?” “I’m not one for planning. I’m not known to stay in one place long enough for that.”

A light chuckle leaves him,

“You’re predictable, Raven.” “Yeah.” I drop my head back. “How so?” “You come in here without a fight, let me put my hands on you without shoving me off – like you’ve done to every other motherfucker in this school when they’ve touched you.”

“I knew you’d let me, though. Just like I know, under this silk skin you wear like armor, you pretend what others think rolls right off you, but that’s an act, isn’t it? There’s one thing that gets to you. One thing you can’t stand.” “Yeah, big man, and what’s that?”

“Everyone thinking you’re your mother’s daughter.”

“How many times do I have to tell you, Raven? I don’t need to pay for sex, especially not when you already gave it up so easily. Proposition me again, and I’ll have your ass sent straight back where you came from. We don’t want trash in our school.”

before I can say anything laughter rings in my ear. My stare is slow to shift. A half dozen gym students have filed into the hall. Their laughter rebounds off the walls, hitting like a wave down the long hall only to ricochet right back.

taking over my vision for a short moment before I blink long and hard, forcing it away, bringi...

His eyes are full of spite. “Let me catch you trying to pick up clients at our school, Snow.” He makes it a point to look at my feet, deeming me worth less than the dirty floor beneath them,

And I can’t breathe. I start to sweat, my skin begins to itch and I can’t feel my hands. My gaze travels from person to person, finding each stare more ruling than the last.

When my eyes snap back to Maddoc, it’s not just him I find, but the other two now at his side. The tripod. The boy...

They pulled me in, brought eyes on me, made sure everyone knew good and well who I was and where I came from. All so the bomb would hit that much harder when it fell.

Now it’s not speculation but confirmed fact as far as they’re concerned. Words straight from their leader’s mouth. I’m an apple plucked from the same tree. A whore.

He’s right with what he said. I can’t stand everyone seeing her when they look at me.

Chances are the rage and disgrace will blend, ending in waterworks I can’t control, and they don’t deserve

They want my tears, but they won’t get t...

I force my feet to move, block out the snide remarks and instant offers that hit my ears and shove through the door with my head he...

Truth is, these boys got me on my knees, where whores are...

But I swear to shit, it’ll take a lot more than three parentless p...

Soon as I stand from wrapping up the hose a whistle sounds and I turn, squinting down the dirt road I’m not allowed on. Royce jerks his chin, lifting a joint in the air in offering.

so I head his way. “Wanna burn?” “Why not, got nothing else to do.” He scoffs

“So, what brings you to my neck of the woods?”

“Not sure.” He shrugs. “Got bored. Had a joint and ended up here.” “Your boy won’t like this,” I sing-song

“He told me to stay away from you.” His eyes narrow a moment before dropping his head with a light laugh. “I knew I was right, but I half didn’t wanna be.” “I’m sorry, Riddler, did you say something?...

“But you should watch out. Maddoc don’t play.” “Seems to like to.” Royce considers that a moment before a grin splits his mouth. ...

“Come to a party tonight. A Bray party.” I shake my head. “Hard pass. I’m not interested in being your punching bag, and your little game of ‘sharing is caring’ is over so no need to flaunt an old toy.”

“All right. I’ll rephrase.”

“Be at the party, or – same drill, slightly changed – Maybell finds your bed empty, since you like to sneak out after your cur...

“Where do you go?”

“None of your fucking business.” “I’ll see you tonight then.” “What is with you guys, surely you don’t always get your way?” “’Course we do. Sometimes it takes a little forced effort such as this to make it happen, but in the end, we win.” He grins,

Soon as I walk inside, Victoria is leaning against the frame to the room I currently live in, her arms folded over her chest.

“Thought you weren’t fucking them?”

“Guess I’m a...

I spot Chloe sitting against the hood of some red little sports car and roll my eyes.

“Surprised you didn’t get invited.” I scoff before I can stop it and she spins to look at me. When I glare at her and look away, she starts laughing. “You did! Why the hell are you not going?” “Why would I?”

“I don’t think we’ll be finding a ride.” Right then, a familiar black SUV pulls around the row of cars, and all eyes trail it as it pulls over…right beside me.

The window rolls down and some guy I don’t know leans out. “That’s Leo,” she whispers,

The corner of his mouth lifts and he swings his eyes her way a minute, licking his lips before he looks back to me. “An...

he then glances to the back as the window rolls down, revealing a couple girls I recognize from gym. High an...

“Royce didn’t think you’d show. I told him you would.” He eyes me. “You don’t even know me.” “Don’t need to know you t...

I raise my hands and shrug in mock disappointment. “Looks like you’re all full. Guess I missed my chance.” His smirk grows,

“Get out,” he says without even sparing the girls a glance. All their glares whip from him to me. Vienna chuckles beside me. “We could squeeze—” “I said out.” With low grunts, they do as they’re told,

“We write the number of people in the car to make sure nobody gets picked up on the way. All the cards were already given out.”

“I was their only shot for tonight.”

“You can still change your mind. Bet they’re a guaranteed lay.” He assesses Vienna. “I’m good.” “I’ll be the judge of that,” Vienna jokes, making him laugh. “Get in.” I look to Vienna and together we...

I spot Captain leaning against the wall, a brunette between his legs. He’s pulling her shirt down, kissing on her shoulder, but his eyes meet mine when I walk by.