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Just how close are they?
Apparently they’ve already been hugging and touching each other behind my back.
I throw my legs out of the sleeping bag.
Ugh. Could they be kissing?
I can’t stand this. I need to know.
I creep out of the tent to get a closer look. They sit only an inch apart and Yvette dreamily stares into his eyes as the campfire glows against their complexions. A giggle bubbles out of her as her walks two fingers up Parker’s arm. My stomach sloshes when her arms snake around his neck.
As apprehension seizes Parker’s expression, and he leans away from her, a stick breaks under my foot.
Parker’s eyes flick in my direction, but Yvie’s quick to turn him back to face her. She leans into him and pecks his cheek.
My gut cramps as she giggles and leaves the log they share, sauntering toward our tent. Hurriedly, I b-line for the camp toilet. I don’t want her catching me gawking and making this ten times more awkward. I close myself into the tall, slim tent and wait a few moments before reemerging.
When I step out, Parker’s making his way over.
He gives me a small wave. “Hey.”
My heart pounds and I smile. “Hi.”
He hangs a thumb over his shoulder. “Uh, you saw that?”
I bat a hand like it’s nothing. “You’re just a step closer to what you want.”
He holds his thumb and index finger half an inch apart. “So close,” he whispers in disbelief. “I’m so close to being with her.”
My chest deflates and there’s a cramp in my lower back. “Oh, cool.”
“This is what you wanted me to do, right?”
“Huh?”
“You pushed me away so I’d get closer to her.”
Umm. “Yeah, of course.”
He gestures in the direction of his tent. “Do you wanna hang out and talk to Lewis? He only just went in.”
I swallow hard and my voice grows hoarse. “Uh, no. It’s cool. I’ll see him in the morning.”
Parker nods, moving toward his tent. “Okay. Good night, Green.”
“Yeah, night, Parker.”
I make my way back to my tent, scuffing against the patchy grass.
Dang it. Why does this hurt so much?
Parker was never my end game. After this, the guy of my dreams will be free.
Why aren’t I ecstatic?
