I was so confused anyway. I finally understood. Brandy was Tanners sister. It was their house party I had been at and Tanner knew all about our fling in the bedroom before we were even out the door. Apparently it was Brandys style to ***** the party girls every time their parents went on a trip. Which was often. Oh, and the reason that Brandy was new to our school when we met, she had been kicked out of her old one for sleeping with a teacher. Something she forgot to mention to me, Carmen sighed and covered her face with her hands. I was devastated, that ***** used me. But I dont know Maybe I should be thankful, she helped me realize I was *****. I just- I wish it could have gone so differently. Last I heard of her she had run away from home and Tanner had Tanner had, for the first time Carmen choked up, she sobbed so loudly, she made a gagging sound. Shane jumped to her in alarm. Enveloping her in her arms. Baby, baby C Shhh, baby its ok shhh, Shane hummed into her ear. Carmen lifted her faces from Shanes comforting cotton sweatshirt. He killed himself, Carmen choked out and returned to her body wracking sobs.

Chapter 10

Carmen woke up in Shanes arm, still puffy eyed from her night of crying. Shane held her protectively, her strong grip not letting Carmen able to sneak out, even in her sleep. She smiled and tried to wiggle from her arms. She struggled a bit more, trying so carefully not to wake Shane. Where are you going? Shanes voice was husky in Carmens ear. She shivered at the sound and rush of warm breath that tickled her skin.

I was just trying to leave without waking you, Carmen said quietly, thinking if she talked quiet enough, Shane would fall back asleep. Leave where? Shane murmured and yawned. Uhm I have to pee, Carmen admitted, Shane rolled her eyes and smiled. Opening her arms and letting her up. Sorry Sok! Carmen said and tiptoed out of the room with her legs twisted uncomfortably, trying to keep it in till she hit the toilet.

She came back in a few minutes later, Shane was on her stomach, mouth hanging open, sheets pooled carelessly here and there, not really covering anything. Carmen smiled and crawled onto Shanes back, kissing up her spine and finally sucking on her neck.