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“Are you sure?” Bree sounds concerned. “Aren’t anxiety attacks serious?”
She plays it off as if it’s nothing. “Some can be, yeah. That one wasn’t though. I have medicine for it, it just makes me tired. I’ll probably just end up going back to sleep.”
While Brianna clearly isn’t convinced, Kayleigh glances at me. The way her eyes bore into mine has me feeling like I’m spiraling out of control. She looks so vulnerable and it’s so different from the normal glare she shoots in my direction. The words Bree used just minutes earlier pop into my mind. I love you.
No. I can’t let this happen. I absolutely cannot fall in love with someone who would rather eat glass than be around me. My defense mechanisms kick in on overdrive. I quickly mask my expression and turn back to the computer screen.
“Come on babe. Leave Crybaby Kayleigh alone and come watch this.”
Kayleigh makes a noise of disgust and lays back down, pulling the blanket up to her neck and trying to doze off again. Regret flows through me, but I mentally push it away. I won’t allow myself to fall for the one girl who can’t stand the sight of me. I just hope it’s not too late.
I GET BACK TO my place shortly after having dinner with Bree. Surprisingly enough, it’s quiet. The only sign of anyone home is Caleb sitting at the kitchen island. I come in and grab a beer from the fridge before sitting beside him.
“Where is everyone?” I ask.
“Jason is being a wingman for Jesse. I have no idea about everyone else.”
I notice the way something is off about him. “Everything alright?”
He shrugs. “Yes... No… I don’t know.”
“What’s wrong?”
“I think I might break up with Taylor.”
“Hallelujah.” I mumble under my breath. Caleb hears and gives me a look. “Sorry, sorry. Did something happen?”
“Not exactly. We’ve just been fighting more often than not lately. Our relationship has just run its course, I guess.”
“I’m sorry man.” I pat his back before taking another large swig of my beer.
My friend eyes me carefully. “What about you? You seem just as down as I am.”
A small laugh leaves my mouth. “Yeah, you could say that.”
“Are you and Bree having problems?”
“No. Bree is great.”
He looks confused. “Then what is it?”
“More of a who than a what.”
Caleb is one of the closest people to me, second only to Brandon. Both him and Jason are my best friends at this place. I met Jason through hockey and Caleb at rush week. The three of us connected and have been friends since. We may bicker like brothers sometimes, but I’d trust both of them with my life.
“Someone else has you this messed up? Damn, H. You’re becoming soft on me. First that girl from the dorms, now this one?”
I shake my head. “Nope, same person.”
His eyes widen. “You’re still hung up on dorm chick?!” I nod, causing him to exhale in disbelief. “Must be quite the girl.”
“You have no idea.”
IM SITTING ON BRIANNA’S bed, waiting for her to get done braiding Kayleigh’s hair. When I first got here, they were talking about something on Instagram. I managed to find Kayleigh in Bree’s followers, so now I’m scrolling through her page – secretly admiring her pictures.
“Ow!” Kayleigh shouts.
I startle and look up as Bree releases her hair. “Oh my gosh, did I hurt you? I’m so sorry.”
