Chapter 51 Confrontation and Denial

The science fair ended, but the tension between Xander and Romeo didn’t.

Because of Xander’s little slip up, Romeo has been keeping a close eye on him. The conversation about Xander’s slip up was only postponed because Xander threw the napkin with the dead body of the roach inside towards us. Even I was surprised when he suddenly pulled a Hailey May Collins stunt.

Of course, I did not scream, but Romeo, on the other hand, ran out of the venue as fast as he could. Thankfully, Romeo, as Ethan, no longer has the opportunity to ask him about it.

To put it another way, it's been awkward between the three of us since.

“Why is it that you guys still sit at MY table even though our project is over?” I ask irritably during lunchtime when the two decides to sit with me.

“For the last time, Hailey. This is not your table. This is the school’s property.” Xander responds, eating his meal in peace.

“You.” I glare at him. “You have friends! Why do you want to sit here!?”

“I was hoping to