Noel
I leaned against the locker, watching as River's lips curved into a teasing smile. His hands framed my face, pulling me closer until there was nothing but us and the silence of the empty hall.
"You can't keep avoiding me," he murmured, his voice low, sending a chill down my spine. "I'm not avoiding you," I shot back, though the words came out weaker than I'd intended. He smirked, leaning in until our lips met, and suddenly, the world faded. It was messy and desperate, the kind of kiss that left me breathless, and I let myself fall into it.
"You’re trouble," I whispered against his lips, but I didn’t stop. He only chuckled, the sound rumbling in his chest as his hands slipped to my waist.
"And you love it." His confidence should’ve been annoying, but it wasn’t—not when his touch
