All Chapters of To the two boys I like: Burn me the safe way: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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Choose Your Poison, Princess.

Elena’s heart felt like it was going to burst right through her ribs. She couldn't actually believe she was doing this. She was the girl who stayed for extra credit. She was the girl who never had an unexcused absence. But Noah’s hand was a warm, heavy weight clamped around hers, and the adrenaline was a drug. He didn't give her a second to overthink it. He just yanked her along, navigating the hallways like he knew exactly where the blind spots were. They reached the old back door, the one that usually stayed locked from the outside. Noah kicked the bar open with a dull thud that echoed in the empty stairwell. Then they were running. The cool morning air hit her face, sharp and biting. It felt like waking up from a long, boring dream. They ducked low, weaving behind the cafeteria dumpsters and across the open stretch of the faculty parking lot. Elena found herself laughing wildly, a breathless, frantic sound that she didn't even recognize. Her skirt fluttered against her legs, a

Public Displays

It was past one when they finally emerged from the woods. Noah didn't head for his bike. Instead, his fingers laced through hers, warm and sure, and they started walking.Elena was still wearing her uniform. So was he. They looked like they'd just walked out of class, except her hair was messier now and there were pine needles stuck to his shoulders. People stared. A woman with a stroller did a double take. Two guys outside the convenience store smirked. Elena should have cared. She should have been mortified, walking around town in broad daylight when they were supposed to be in Calculus. But Noah's thumb was tracing circles on the back of her hand and she felt drunk on the whole thing. The rebellion. The secret.The cafe was small, tucked between a vintage bookstore and a laundromat. The kind of place college kids avoided because it didn't have good WiFi. Noah held the door for her and the bell chimed overhead.They took a table by the window. It was tiny, barely big enough for two

Lingering Even Longer

By 3:30, Elena was standing on her own front porch, her lungs feeling tight. She took a second before reaching for the handle. She smoothed down the pleats of her school skirt, which felt wrinkled in a way that made her face heat up all over again. She raked her fingers through her hair, trying to tame the wildness the wind and Noah’s hands had left behind. She probably looked like she’d been through a storm. Or a war.She pushed the door open, trying to be quiet."Elena? Is that you?" Her mother’s voice drifted from the kitchen.Elena sucked in a breath. "Yeah, Mom. It's me."She started toward the stairs, moving fast, hoping to disappear before the interrogation began. But Claire was already leaning over the kitchen counter, a half-smile on her face. "You’re home just in time," Claire said, gesturing toward the breakfast nook. "You have an early guest."Elena’s feet skidded on the hardwood. She stopped dead. Sitting there, perched on one of the high stools and still in his crisp s

Pixels and Promises

The steam from the shower was still clinging to Elena’s skin when she padded back into her bedroom. She felt lighter, somehow, like she’d washed off some of the heavy, suffocating guilt that Liam had left behind. She pulled on her favorite pink pajamas—the ones with the little white hearts—and flopped onto her bed, the mattress giving a soft, familiar groan. She reached for her phone on the nightstand. Her heart did a weird little flip-flop when she saw the notification waiting for her. One missed call. Noah.Her fingers were actually shaking a little as she typed out a quick text. ‘Hey. Just saw you called.’She didn't have to wait long. Not even a minute later, the screen lit up again. ‘Switch to video,’ it read. No hello, no small talk. Just that typical Noah command.Elena bit her lip, a nervous laugh escaping her. She adjusted the pillows behind her head and lay back, kicking her legs up and swaying them back and forth in the air. She hit the button, the familiar ringing sound

Afterglow

The sunlight hitting the kitchen floor felt too bright, almost aggressive, but Elena didn't mind. She was moving in a sort of frantic, happy blur. The clock on the wall was mocking her, the hands ticking past the time she was supposed to be out the door, but her brain was still stuck on the way Noah had looked through the phone screen last night. She felt lighter than air, even with the looming threat of first-period Calculus.She practically skidded into the dining room, her backpack swinging wildly against her hip. Claire was there, looking calm and far too put-together for eight in the morning, placing a plate of scrambled eggs on the table."Elena, finally. I was about to come up there with a bucket of water," Claire said, though there was no real bite in her tone."Late, Mom. So late," Elena mumbled, ignoring the chair entirely. She reached for the mug of coffee Claire had poured and took a gulp. It was scorching, searing the roof of her mouth, but she barely felt the pain. She

The Invitation

The cafeteria was a total zoo. It always was on Wednesdays, for some reason. The smell of overcooked pizza and floor cleaner hung heavy in the air, mixed with the frantic energy of five hundred teenagers all trying to out-shout each other. Elena sat at their usual table, picking at a salad that tasted like cardboard. Jojo and Dusty were in rare form. They were practically vibrating in their seats, their voices a constant, high-pitched rumble as they went back and forth about the party. Tomorrow night. The lake house. It was all they could talk about."I’m telling you, the lighting at the Miller’s place is terrible for photos," Jojo was saying, waving a plastic fork around for emphasis. "We need to get there before sunset. If I don't get a good shot for my feed, did the party even happen? Dusty, tell her. Tell her we need to leave by six."Dusty laughed, leaning back so far in his chair it was a miracle he didn't tip over. "You're so dramatic, Jo. It’s a party. You drink, you dance,

Chaos In A Blue Dress

Elena had finally told her mother about the party, and honestly, Claire’s reaction was a relief. Instead of the usual lecture about late nights, Claire actually seemed excited. She kept saying how good it would be for Elena to finally get out and socialize properly, though she did throw in the mandatory warning about not touching the punch or any mysterious drinks. Elena just nodded, her mind already halfway to the lake house.She stood in front of her full-length mirror, staring at the girl looking back. She was wearing the blue dress she’d bought back in England and tucked away for a "special occasion" that never came. It was short, silk, and hugged her in all the right places, a deep midnight blue that made her skin look like porcelain. She’d spent forever on her hair, eventually twisting it into a sleek, elegant bun that exposed the line of her neck. She applied her favorite lipstick with a steady hand, a soft berry shade that made her mouth look plush."You look absolutely stu

Hunger and Kisses

The second the front door swung open, the party hit Elena like a physical wall of heat and noise. It was a sensory overload of the highest order. The bass was so heavy it felt like it was trying to recalibrate her heartbeat, and the air was thick with the scent of expensive cologne, cheap beer, and that specific, electric smell of too many bodies in a confined space. It was a far cry from the quiet rainy afternoons she’d left behind in England."There they are! The royal couple has arrived!" Jojo’s voice cut through the thumping music. She and Dusty appeared out of the crowd like a pair of hyperactive neon signs. Jojo was glowing, her makeup flawlessly catching the strobe lights, while Dusty looked like he’d already had a very head start on the festivities. "Elena, oh my god, that dress!" Jojo squealed, pulling her into a quick, perfume-scented hug. "I knew the blue would be a killer. You look like a literal movie star.""Thanks, Jo," Elena shouted over the music, feeling a bit diz

Sizzle

The hallway was a blur. They moved backwards, stumbling over their own feet because neither of them could bear to break the connection for even a second. Noah was kissing her with a kind of desperate hunger that made Elena’s head spin. It was messy and perfect and completely reckless. Every time his lips pulled away to catch a breath, he’d dive right back in, tasting like the night air and that dark, dangerous energy that always seemed to follow him around. He didn't look where he was going. He didn't have to. He used his back to shove against a heavy wooden door, the frame groaning under the pressure. They spilled into the room, the noise of the party suddenly dying down to a muffled, rhythmic throb. It felt like they’d stepped into another dimension. Without taking his mouth off hers, Noah hooked his foot around the edge of the door and kicked it shut. The click of the lock was the loudest sound in the world. Elena finally managed to pull back, her chest heaving, her lips sting

The Games We Play

Walking back into the living room felt like stepping onto a stage under hot lights. Elena checked her reflection in a darkened window pane one last time, smoothing down the silk of her blue dress and making sure her bun wasn’t a complete disaster. Her skin still felt like it was humming. Noah walked a few paces behind her, his hands shoved deep into his pockets, looking for all the world like he’d just been bored and wandering the halls. The wall of sound hit them again, but it felt different now. Distant."Elena! Finally!" Jojo’s voice cut through the thumping bass as she spotted them. She was leaning against the kitchen island, a half-empty cup in her hand. "Seriously, did you go to the bathroom to give birth? I was about to call the local hospitals."Elena felt a flare of heat in her cheeks, but she managed a shaky laugh. "Just a really long line, Jojo. You know how girls are.""Tell me about it," Dusty chimed in, grinning. "I swear, girls go to the bathroom in groups of ten just

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