The Bad Boy Next Room (Charlie and Taylor)

"Taylor, put me down!" Charlie demanded while trying to wiggle herself free from Taylor's hold.

Taylor was still holding Charlie up, her back against his chest, his arms tightly wrapped around her waist as he angrily glared at Macy's group. He repeated, "What's going on here?"

"T-Taylor," the red-haired girl stammered. "That girl is claiming to be your girlfriend. We were just defending Macy."

"Guys, we better go. We don't want Taylor to get in trouble," Macy quickly suggested.

"But, Macy! Taylor has to know!" the brunette insisted, stomping her feet.

"Yes, Taylor definitely has to know," Mia added, folding her arms over her chest.

"Taylor, Macy here is claiming to be your girlfriend," Frank said, this time acting like a girl. "She's been spreading lies about having sex with you multiple times."

"But they are a couple-" Finally, the red-haired girl hesitated, frowning at the way Taylor was holding Charlie. “Taylor, aren't you Macy's boyfriend?"

That's when Macy stumbled back, saying, "Um. Taylor, I-I showed them pictures of you at home, and my friends... they misunderstood."

"What?!!!!" Macy's friends shot back, their eyes widening in shock.

"First of all," Taylor said, putting Charlie on her feet. "Charlie here is my girlfriend. I have never been with another woman since college-only Charlie!" He looked around, making eye contact with every girl in the gym. "Yes, you can all spread the word: Charlie Rae King is Taylor West's girlfriend! Not anyone else, and certainly not Macy!"

Because Taylor was so loud, Charlie felt a little embarrassed. This was supposed to be The Atomic Heat's basketball practice, but now she was the center of everyone's attention.

"If anyone here spreads rumors about my sex life or my dick again, I'll report you

to the dean!" Taylor announced. "Let me make this clear-only Charlie has seen my dick!"

Charlie: "..."

'Taylor, I'm going to fucking kill you!'

***

Two Hours Later - Fernwood Residence

"Really, Taylor? I'm the only one who has seen your dick?" Charlie questioned. "Was that supposed to make things better?"

The two were in the living room. Charlie paced back and forth, replaying the night's events, while Taylor sat casually on the sofa with a smug expression.

“Charlie, what I meant was, I'm loyal to you. Only you have seen my dick," Taylor explained.

Charlie huffed. "I swear, sometimes I just can't believe you! You make me go through all sorts of emotions. You make me smile, you make me happy, you make me furious, and you drive me absolutely insane! Honestly, you're like an all- inclusive rollercoaster K-drama!"

Taylor raised a brow, caressing his chin. He concluded, "That sounds to me like you love me."

"I'm not joking, Taylor," Charlie stomped her foot.

"What are you really upset about, Charlie? Is it because I told them you had already seen my dick, or is it because I gave them a spoiler about our future?" Taylor asked.

"What?" Charlie snapped. "What are you talking about?"

"I'm just saying, maybe I didn't lie. Maybe I just... spoke a little ahead of schedule," Taylor said, making vague hand gestures.

Charlie: "..."

"Or are you saying you don't ever want to see my dick?" Taylor asked, leaning forward, his elbows resting on his knees.

"Ah-" Charlie stammered.

"Ah-" Taylor mimicked.

"I-Um-" Charlie struggled to answer.

"You what?" Taylor pressed, his brows furrowed.

"You!" Charlie's face burned. She quickly said, "You know what? I'm going to

shower. Forget it. It's over and done with. Taking it back will only make it worse for both of us."

***

Taylor's announcement successfully shut down the gossip about him seeing multiple women. Additionally, news had spread to other colleges that Charlie Rae King was Taylor West's one and only girlfriend.

Wherever Charlie went, people whispered about her and Taylor.

"Wow, Charlie's so lucky."

"So, Taylor wasn't a playboy after all?"

"Charlie is smart and pretty. No wonder Taylor West fell in love with her."

“Charlie looks better with Taylor than with Luke. They're like Barbie and a long- haired Ken!"

"Luke is nothing compared to Taylor."

It was funny how, just a few weeks

ago, students had pitied her for getting dumped, and now they were praising her as the only girl who had captured a Casanova's heart. Of

course, most of the negative comments about Luke came from

students in other colleges. In

contrast, those in the business

college still tried to stay on Luke's

good side and support his choice of

Regina.

Charlie knew the gossip angered Luke. She could tell by the way he glared at her

in the hallways.noveldrama

On a Friday afternoon, while Charlie was rushing to the gym, Luke suddenly caught up with her in the outdoor walk path.

"Charlie. You know what?" Luke said, grabbing her arm. "Fine. I give up on you-on us. Seeing you flaunt your relationship with Taylor like it's the best thing that ever happened to you"