Better Than This

An embarrassing middle-school incident keeps Alex Wolf and Autumn Sommers apart until they're paired on a high school project in which they must pretend to be in a relationship for their Family Planning & Development Class. Both just want to get through it until they begin working together, quickly discovering there might be some truth to the façade. But when Alex reveals a few secrets about his life, Autumn isn't sure they're able to get past them, leading to a decision that affects the next eight years, and a band fanbase of millions. Better Than This is for a mature audience only (18+). It contains adult language, as well as sexual situations. Reading discretion advised. Better Than This is created by C.G.Coppola, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

C.G. Coppola · Urban

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Chapter 108

AUTUMN

When Gretchen and Cynthia are done, they leave me looking gorgeous. Savvy would definitely give them props. Maybe - because they did such a fabulous job - I won't have to speak. They can just focus on how great the hair and makeup are, and I'll sit next to Alex while he does all the talking.

Speaking of...

I glance over my shoulder, wondering where he is. Wondering what I should do. Just sit here and wait? I'm about to bite my lip but realize there's a thick layer of lipstick and gloss and I don't want to ruin Gretchen's work. I tap my fingers instead. I don't want to move too much and ruin anything. Maybe I can run to the bathroom quickly and hide. Maybe -

"Autumn?" A woman with a headset approaches. "You ready?"

I look around and then back at her. "Where's Alex?"

"He's already on."

"He's already...on? Like, already being interviewed? I thought..." I look around, feeling the air leave my chest, "...I thought I'd be able to talk to him before."

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