INTENSE SHOWER

Charlotte's Pov

I slammed the front door behind me harder than intended. Sweat seeped from my pores, making my skin sticky and uncomfortable.

Cheer practice has always left me yucky, but today was worse. Mrs Anders had us fighting for our lives today but I wouldn't trade my spot on the squad for anything.

The house was quiet, too quiet.

"Lucas! Lucas? You home?" I yelled, kicking my sneakers off before walking further into the house.

Typical Lucas. Probably with those monstrous headphones of his, playing those diabolical games.

Dropping my backpack on the couch, I sighted his varsity jacket on the sofa. The one he wears always,...