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“And?”
The image of her practically crying has me getting emotional. “She told me she can’t be a part of me cheating on her friend.”
It’s quiet for a moment before he hums. “Admirable quality.”
“I know.”
“So, what are you going to do?”
“That I don’t know. I mean, Bree is good for me, and I like her.”
Brandon yawns and grunts playfully. “See though, H, that’s the problem. You like Bree, but you love Kayleigh.”
For the first time, I don’t deny it. Brandon knows me better than anyone, and if I even tried, he would simply laugh and tell me to stop kidding myself. In the short time that I’ve known Kayleigh, she has managed to walk straight through any barrier I have and take complete possession of my heart – whether I wanted her to or not. If this is, in fact, what falling in love feels like, I’m completely fucked. Still, I’m not ready to think about that yet.
I thank Brandon and apologize again for waking him up before we get off the phone. Just before I finally fall asleepc, I send one last text.
Me: Call me when you wake up.
We need to talk.
Chapter Fifteen
When I decided to break up with Brianna, I never imagined it would be this difficult. On Saturday, she still wasn’t feeling well and I couldn’t bring myself to do it while she’s sick. That would only be kicking her while she’s down. She was feeling better on Sunday, but as soon as I was about to bring it up, she claimed Taylor needed her and left. It’s almost as if she knows what’s going to happen and wants to avoid it at all costs.
As much as I hate staying away, I know I can’t contact Kayleigh until I’ve ended things with Bree. Being as we have sociology together tomorrow, I need to get this done today. I refuse to be around her one more time without being able to do what I’ve been dying to. It’s torture.
I park near th
e building Bree’s last class is in. She’s due to be coming out any minute now and I don’t want her to avoid this again. Running away isn’t going to stop me from choosing Kayleigh over her.
She comes out a few minutes later and her eyes widen when they meet mine. I give her a halfhearted smile and kiss her forehead when she gets close enough.
“How was class?” I ask.
She shrugs. “It was alright. I didn’t expect to see you here.”
“I know. Can we go somewhere?”
Her shoulders fall – she knows what’s coming. She nods and follows me over to my car, not waiting for me as she climbs into the passenger seat. I drive us back to her dorm, but after I park, I make no move to get out. She looks at me with tears already building in her eyes.
“Are you breaking up with me?”
The words get caught in my throat and I almost consider backing out. I never thought I’d feel like this. It’s not like I ever imagined being with her long term, but I’d be lying if I said I don’t care about her happiness. Still, the image of Kayleigh looking at me the same way is burned into my mind.
“I’m sorry.”
She turns away and uses the sleeve of her sweatshirt to wipe away a tear that escaped. I reach over to place my hand on her leg but she immediately pushes it off. It pains me to see her this way. I honestly never meant to hurt her.
“Is there someone else?” She questions, looking like she’s not sure if she wants the answer.
“No.” I lie.
Breathing out a breath of relief, she calms just slightly. “Then why? We were happy and having a good time. What happened?”
Now it’s my turn to look down, picking nervously at the material on the steering wheel. “It just kinda fizzled out for me.”
“But I love you.” She protests.
