In Your Time

I walked into school the next day with Braden walking beside me and a sleek new phone in my pocket. Elizabeth bought me the phone immediately and Braden showed me how to work it. At the moment, the only numbers I had in my phone were the numbers of the Parks.

The school atmosphere was different after Braden's proclamation. Eyes darted our way as we walked to my locker. It was a little unnerving. I sighed as I opened my locker and grabbed a book I needed as Braden leaned against the lockers beside me.

"Everyone is staring at us," I muttered to Braden. He smirked and took my book from me.

"They just want to know if it's true or not. Let's go," he motioned o the hallway. I nodded before I walked with Braden to my first class. He walked with me to all of my classes and waited for me at the entrance of the cafeteria during lunch. By the time we got to the table, the eyes hadn't stopped.

"Soo, are you guys like the official couple of Saint James now?" Josh asked awkwardly.

couple

even affectionate. You don't act like a real

arranged by my mom so I'm still getting to know Phoenix myself, but that doesn't change the fact that no one should

like

Braden answered automatically. I knew it was

you the official couple of Saint James. But I think we'll need a kiss from the couple

Bryce,"

give him time to

cleared my throat as I stared intently at my food. I was