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My hand moves to her back and I pull her into me, reconnecting our lips passionately as my other hand sinks into her hair. I suck her bottom lip into my mouth and relish in the moan that emits from her throat. Pushing her back just slightly, I get down from my dresser and spin us around, picking her up by her waist and placing her where I just was. Her legs wrap around me and my already hardened length rubs softly against her clothed sex. I’ve need this. I need her.
WE SPEND TWO DAYS wrapped up in each other, not being able to be in the same room without part of us touching. She still hasn’t slept over and I haven’t tried pressuring her into it. This is way too important to risk going too fast. All I want is to make her mine, and if that takes some time, then so be it.
“Do you have to leave?” I groan, holding her close.
“Yeah.” She sighs. “I’m going to dinner with Bree.”
“Does she know? About us I mean.”
“Mhm. She kind of expected it. Said something about knowing your charm is hard to resist.”
“So, she doesn’t hate me?”
Her head tilts to the side and she smiles. “Well, I don’t think she plans on being your best friend any time soon, but she doesn’t hate me for being with you.”
“Good enough. I’ll take it.”
We cuddle for a little while longer until she reluctantly gets up and heads out the door. I offered to drive her, but she insisted on walking – claiming that the restaurant isn’t far from here and she needs some time to herself.
AN HOUR LATER, I walk into the deli to pick up subs for the guys when I see something that has me on high alert. Bree is standing at the counter, waiting for her order to be done. When she looks up from her phone, her eyes meet mine and widen.
“Oh, hey Holden.”
“Hey. What are you doing here?”
She looks slightly confused as she glances around the room. “Uh, just getting some dinner before I head back to my dorm.”
“I thought you were going to a restaurant with Kayleigh.”
“No.” She drags out the word like I’ve lost my mind. “Is that what she told you?”
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sp; My heart sinks as I realize what’s going on. I run my fingers through my hair and try to play it off. “You know what, she may have said Dawson. I was a little distracted. My mistake, sorry.”
Bree doesn’t look convinced but thankfully doesn’t question it. Her name is called and she takes the bag from the woman behind the counter, giving me one last half smile before leaving. I take out my phone and compose a text, praying that I’m wrong.
Me: How’s dinner with Bree?
Kayleigh: It’s delicious. I miss you though.
As soon as I read her response, I close my eyes and take a deep breath, letting the realization sink in.
Kayleigh isn’t eating.
Chapter Twenty Four
It seems like any time I start to get some sleep again, something happens that throws me back into nights spent tossing and turning until the sun comes up. The alarm on my phone blares, though I don’t need it to wake me up. I slap my hand down to turn it off and sit up. I have a few things to do and then I’m showing up unannounced at Kayleigh’s dorm. I already know she’s alone this morning so it’s the perfect opportunity
Ever since I ran into Bree last night, I’ve been wracking my mind on what to do. I can’t just allow her to continue down this path. She could end up hurt or worse. I’d never forgive myself if I allowed that to happen. Hopefully, I’ll be able to get her back on track. She had been doing so well lately.
By the time that I go for a run to clear my thoughts, shower, and go to the coffee house, it’s almost 9:30 when I pull up to the dorms. My heart starts to pound in my chest as I climb out of my car. I clutch the bag in my hand and head inside, going straight upstairs and to her door. Thankfully, it’s unlocked. The second I open it, I find Kayleigh laying on her bed – still dressed in pajamas. She looks a little shocked to see me but I don’t give her a chance to talk.
“Come on, get dressed.”
She whines, throwing her head backwards against her pillow. “Do I have to?”
“Yes.” I deadpan.
