BOOKSDRAMA Chapter 41
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I sat down next to him, keeping a safe distance between us. "Go on," I said, crossing my arms and looking away.
Luke cleared his throat, looking a little lost for words. "What happened on the couch, I didn't... I lost control, okay?" "So it was a
mistake," I said bitterly.
"No, that's not-this is not how this was supposed to go," Luke groaned, frustration stinging his voice.
"How was it supposed to go? Enlighten me?" I said a little cold but I was hurt... again.
"Look, I can't go there with you even though you make it so fucking hard not to. I promised your brother. I can't break that
promise. He's done a lot for me, and I owe him that much. All he asked was that I keep my hands off his sister. You're just
making it really fucking impo A small part of me also clung to the part where he said I was making it hard for him, which meant
he did want me. As much as I wanted to act like I didn't want him, I did. I think I always have, but I just refused to acknowledge it.
"Oh, so this is my fault then," I retorted, and I knew it was childish, but too late now to say it.
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Luke laughed à bitter sound that cut through the tension. "Yes, it's your fault. Your face, your lips, the curve of your back, those.
lips feel, how s of the need.
I couldn't help the blush that crept up my cheeks. I rubbed the back of my neck, unsure of what to say. Or maybe I knew exactly
what to say but didn't want to admit it. I didn't want to acknowledge how I really felt about Luke. The 6'4" linebacker who looked
like sex on a sti Luke's eyes were hooded, and I felt my own breath hitch in my throat. Our fingers were inches away from
touching, and I stared at him, his eyes, and his mouth. Luke was leaning in, and I felt my body do the same.
"Jessica," Luke whispered my name, sending chills up and down my spine. His hand glided over my cheek, and his fingers
curled into
my hair, pulling me closer. "We shouldn't..." Luke said again, this time barely audible, and I nodded in agreement even thought
my body was saying something different.
A light flickered on in Luke's house, and I noticed him tense immediately - the moment gone. "Your parents are up late," I said,
but Luke's expression hardened, and he ground his teeth.
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"Everything okay?" I asked, touching his hand instinctively. He pulled it away, his face growing colder.
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"Yeah, it's fine. I have to go," Luke said abruptly, brushing me off. "Let's go." He stood up, waiting for me to climb down the steps.
flashing. in those beautiful forest eyes-anger or maybe even hatred. "Want to tell me?" I asked, my voice sounding so small, I
hated it.
He ground his teeth again, his expression hardening further. "Nothing to tell. Good talk-glad we got on the same page."
I tried to read his face, but his words were like a slap. "The same page?" I pressed, my frustration rising.
"That this, us, will never happen," he said flatly.
Rage boiled in my blood, and I could barely contain it. All I could think to respond was, "Obviously. Do me a favor, just continue
to act like I don't exist. I don't know what's going on with you, Luke, but this hot and cold is getting old. Get your shit together and
get some backbone. You are a coward."
His eyes widened with shock and then narrowed with anger. He opened his mouth to say something, but-a sudden noise from
his house caught his attention.
I thought I heard something break for a second, but it was too far away to be sure. Luke's gaze flickered between me and the
house, his jaw clenched tightly.
I took advantage of his distraction and started walking away before he could say anything else. Each step felt like I was
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walking through quicksand, my heart pounding with anger and hurt.
As I reached the edge of the yard, I glanced back and saw Luke was gone.
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