"This coffee is the most amazing thing that I have ever tasted," Julianna says, looking satisfied.

"I told you so." I grin. We're at Smooter's. I had to bring Jules here 'cause I knew she'd love it. 

"Would ya like a refill?" Starla asks, stopping by our table.

"Definitely!" Jules nods.

"What about you, Kat?" She asks me.

"I'm good, thanks!" I smile at Starla.

"Okie doke. See ya'll later." She walks over to the next table.

"Oh look it's Ashleigh!" Jules said looking at the door.

"Hey guys!" Ashleigh said, sitting down. "Hey Ash!" I greet. It's been two days since the double date and I introduced the two of them yesterday.

"Oh my god, you were totally right." Jules says to her.

"About that bitch Macey? I told you. She cray." Ashleigh flips her hair.

"Oh come on you guys. You sound ridiculous!" I complain.

"Kat's right. Macey is so nice!" Darla says, pouring Julianna's coffee.

"Are you kidding me? That girl can be meaner than a wet panther when she wants to be," Starla says as she walks  towards us.

"Exactly! Whatever that means. Besides, I'm pretty sure she's hooking up with Chase again." Ashleigh rolls her eyes.

"Wait, seriously?" I ask.

"Yup." She confirms.

"Dun dun dun." Julianna chimes in.

"Shut up, Jules." I give her a look.

"Wait, again?" Jules asks.

"Dude they were totally hooking up last year. She used to be in my house all the time. It was so annoying. Ugh. Didn't Kat tell you?" Ashleigh looks disgusted.

"Oh yeah." Jules nods.

"Oh. My. God." I guess I really am starting to talk like Ashleigh.

"Yeah, I know, right? And she's been in and out of my house lately again," she says.

"Maybe that's why she's so hell bent on keeping you away from Ash! So that you won't be able to figure out her evil plan!" Julianna says.

"Oh my god! Julianna, you're a genius!" Starla says with her eyes wide.

"I am friends with a bunch of lunatics." I look at Darla and she nods at me.

"I still can't believe that Mary Sue hooked up with Chase. Or with anyone, for the record," Julianna says.

"Wait a minute. Ashleigh, remember how you said that Macey tried to steal your boyfriend?" Starla asks as Darla gasps. Do they not know?

"Ugh yeah. What about it?" Ashleigh replies.

"Did she manage to?" Starla asks.

"Steal your boyfriend, I mean." She adds, after seeing everyone's confused expressions.

"Yes." Ashleigh responds sheepishly.

"And who was your boyfriend?" Darla questions.

"You know what? Let's not talk about this. Let's talk about the sparks flying between Julianna and Alex!" Ashleigh cheers.

"Hey, don't change the topic!" Julianna protests.

"Who was he?" Darla asks, raising an eyebrow. I wonder how she does that. I can never manage to raise one eyebrow at a time.

"Fine. I'll tell you. It was Chase," Ashleigh admitted.

"WHAT?" Starla practically yelled. Jules actually spat some of her coffee out. Oh boy. I guess I left out the part about Ashleigh and Chase while telling Jules everything.

"OH MY GOODNESS!" Starla screams.

"Um excuse me, miss? Can I have my drink now?" Asks an annoyed old man from the table next to us.

"Oh yes of course!" She replies to him, blushing.

"You are going to tell me everything later!" She points at Ashleigh and walks away with Darla.

"You dated your brother?" Julianna asks, horrified.

"Step-brother." I correct.

"He dumped me for Macey. Macey Gilbert of all people. Do you know how embarrassing that is?" She cringes.

"What is that supposed to mean?" I ask.

"Oh come on, Katie. You know how she is! She's...she's such a wannabe! She'd been competing with me for as long as I can remember! And Chase dumped me for her, which meant that she won." Ashleigh explains, looking sad and I ignore her annoying nickname for me. Why does everyone have to give me annoying nicknames?

"I get where she's coming from," Julianna says to me as Ashleigh gets up to go to the bathroom.

"Macey should have told me," I say. It's been a while since I found out but I still feel betrayed.

"I know. Haven't you noticed how Macey kept trying to compete with you the same way? I mean, she's never been blatantly rude to you until recently like with Ashleigh but come on. You know what I mean." She brings up.

"I do, actually." I sigh. 

"You shouldn't be mad at Ashleigh. If you wanna be pissed at someone, be pissed at Macey," Jules said.

"Don't worry, I'm not mad at Ashleigh." I assure her. Jules has really come to like Ashleigh, as have I. I know that none of this is her fault. She's been an incredible friend to me all this time. Macey on the other hand...

"You know what? You're right." I say as I get up.

"Katie, where are you going?" Ashleigh asks as she comes back.

"To find Macey." I respond. I've been avoiding her for way too long. It's time to get some answers.

"Bad idea!" Jules says before I could leave.

"Why?" I ask.

"Clearly, Macey is up to something. Find out more before confronting her. She doesn't know that you know anything and you should take advantage of that." She says seriously.

"I like the way you think, Julianna." Ashleigh smirks.

"Oh my god. You make it seem like Macey is some kinda villain!" I say with my eyes wide even though I start to question what Macey is up to myself.

"She is an evil villain! Just like Hans of the Southern Isles!" Ashleigh exclaims, making me laugh and roll my eyes at the same time.

 "Just find out more first, okay?" Jules says.

 "Fine." I sit back down and ask for another coffee. I really need more caffeine to deal with all this.

"Ash, tell me more about this Colt guy," I still wonder why Colt cared so much about what Chase did to me. I mean, I've only met the guy once.

"I don't know him personally but I know a bit about him." She shrugs.

"Go on," I say.

Ashleigh tells me that Colt is a senior; a year ahead of us. He's supposed to be a freshman in college but he had to repeat a year after moving here from England. No one knows anything about his family and he barely ever attends class.

"How does he get away with that?" I ask.

"I don't know." Ashleigh shrugs.

"Does he have any beef with Chase?" Jules asks.

"Not that I know of. I guess he just really liked you when you met him at the party, Kat," says Ash.

"I barely even spoke to him." I shake my head.

"Maybe you should just ask him directly," Jules suggests.

"Maybe. I can ask Will to have him meet me." I think. Is that a good idea?

"Yeah, I'm meeting Alex this afternoon so you could go then." Jules smiles.

"Oooooh. Give us the deets!" Ashleigh hoots and Jules blushes.

"I just wanted to say goodbye before I leave tonight." Jules says innocently.

"Sure," I wink.

"So are you gonna do it?" Jules changes the topic.

"Do what?" I ask obliviously.

"Confront Colt." She rolls her eyes.

"Yeah, I guess I am. I'm sure it's no big deal though." I shrug. Is it a big deal? Nah, it can't be. I bet he just wanted a reason to punch Chase. Who doesn't? I text Will and he agrees to call Colt over to his place.

"I'm meeting Will in an hour." I announce.

"Yay!" Ashleigh squeals. We quickly pay for our coffees and leave.

***

"Hi," I smile when Will opens the door. He looks as gorgeous as ever.

"Hi," he smirks. I can't help but pounce on him.

"Easy, tiger." He pulls me into the living room.

"Where's Andy?" I ask.

"Out."

"Good," I grab his face, place my lips on his and push him onto the couch. I run my fingers through his silky hair and feel his stubble against my face. He gently bites my bottom lip and I let out a soft moan. He smells like cinnamon; my favorite.

"Have you been baking apple pie?" I ask between kisses.

"What? No." He says absentmindedly and leaves a trail of kisses on my neck. I push my head back and the doorbell suddenly rings.

"Ugh." Will grunts and gets up.

"I'll get it." I volunteer. I open the door to see Colt. His black hair is greasy and pushed back. He's wearing a hoodie with jeans.

"You wanted to see me?" He asks with his English accent.

"Um, yes." I respond sheepishly.

"What is it?" He yawns. He makes his way to the couch and sits down. Will gives him a nod, which I guess is his way of greeting Colt.

"Why did you punch Chase?" I decide not to beat around the bush. 

"You heard about that?" He avoids making eye contact with me.

"Yeah, I did." 

"I guess it's about time I tell you. You have the right to know," he takes a deep breath.

"Can you give us a little privacy, mate?" He asks Will.

"No," Will replies.

"Will, it's okay," I assure him but he still looks doubtful. He finally agrees and steps out of the room.

"Tell me," I demand, glaring at Colt.

"Okay," he sighs again. "Kathryn," He looks nervous.

"I'm your brother."

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