Unexpected Company

Hazel

"You said earlier you were happy to see me, which was why you hugged me, right?" Ronan asks, pushing himself lazily on the swing.

I bite down on my straw, still reeling from his gaze—that sharp tilt of his head, then the quick, dismissive nudge he gave Monica before striding off.

He saw me hug Ronan.

What reaction was I even hoping for? From someone who doesn’t give a damn about me.

Ugh. I’m