Hate Me (Black Mountain Academy)

by Ashley Jade

“She said you gave her a position on student council.” The mother smiles at her husband fondly. “You two were even in the same ballet class.” I fight the urge to tell her the only dancing I’ve ever done was on a pole while wearing a G-string. Clearly, they have me confused with someone else. “Thank you for not only making her student council secretary, but taking the time to study with her after school at your house. Her math grades improved greatly because of you.” She gives my hand a squeeze. “Our June was lucky to have such a good friend.” Dammit, Shadow. Usually when you’re using someone as a cover up, you give them a heads up about it. “Right.” It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that Shadow—or rather, June— told her parents she was hanging out with me whenever she was spending time with Knox. “June was a great person. She’ll be missed,” I fib, because they need those little white lies. With that, I give them a somber smile and walk away. It’s crazy how sometimes you really don’t know a person after all.

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