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“Whoops.” I smirk. Two can play at this game.Wait, what the hell am I doing? Parker is the enemy, not someone I want to be with.He tricked me with some voodoo mind shit. I need to get out of here. He calls after me but I ignore him. I need to be as far away from him as possible right now. I hit the button to the elevator and thank heavens it comes right away, until Parker slips in at the last second.
“Luna.” He stands too close in this too tight elevator.
“Close enough.” I put my hand on his chest and realize I can feel his heart beating.Why is it going so fast? Is that because of me? No, it doesn't matter.
“Luna, this is what I’ve been trying to tell you.” He sighs and puts his hand on mine.
“I still love you, I always have. I was an idiot to run away all those years ago and I hope you’ll give me a second chance.” He takes a step closer, closing the distance between us. I can feel his minty breath on my lips, and I still don’t move. In this moment, I’m wondering if we should give it another chance. My mind replays all the good parts of us as time moves like a turtle on a summers day.
“Luna.” He puts his hand on my cheek and leans in closer. I don’t protest and he takes the opportunity to kiss me. A brief peck is all it takes to realize this is wrong. Our lips barely grazed and I slap him across the face.
“What the hell?” he screams, clutching his cheek.
“Why the hell would you kiss me?” I spat. There are tears falling down my cheeks and I can’t tell if I’m angry or sad or both. I’m a waterfall of emotions I can’t contain.
“I thought it’s what we wanted.”
“No, I’m seeing someone, Parker. I have a boyfriend. Someone I love, someone who’s going to hate me for this.” I click the button over and over. Praying any floor will open.
“It was me, we barely kissed, I’m sorry,” he says, but the elevator doors open and I sprint out. The bar is a good twenty blocks but I don’t care, I need to get to Cody.
I walk but it doesn’t seem fast enough, so I start running. My feet hitting the pavement and I’m glad I didn’t wear heels today. I don’t know what time it is or how long it takes, but I finally get to Puzzles and run right inside. I’m out of breath and sweating but I don’t care. I only care about finding Cody. I see Sawyer first, who greets me with a big smile, but I run toward the back.
“Luna? What are you doing here? Is everything okay?” He puts down the case of vodka he was holding and I collapse into his arms.
“I’m so sorry,” I sob. I’m out of breath, huffing and sobbing into his chest.
“Whoa, come here. Tell me what happened.” He pulls me into his office and we sit down on the couch.
“I’m so sorry,” I say again. It’s all I can make out as I cry.
“Just let it all out, then tell me.” He rubs my back and tries to calm me down.
“Parker, my ex boyfriend, kissed me. Like I don’t know how long ago, but right before I got here, and I ran to tell you because I don’t want to be with him, I want to be with you. But I had flirted a little and I thought it was harmless like how you flirt at work but I guess it wasn’t and I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean for this to happen and I don’t want you to hate me.” I ramble until I’m out of breath.
“Where did you see Parker?” He clenches his jaw. I know the next words are going to ruin us.
“He’s been working at my firm for the last month or so,” I admit.
“And you didn’t think to mention it?” He’s calm but I can tell he’s holding in his anger.
“I didn’t know how, at first it wasn’t a big deal. But then him and I got more friendly and it was clear it meant something to him. Then today he kissed me.”
“Did you kiss him back?”
“No, well for like that split second before I realized what was happening, but then I slapped him.” I sigh.
“I need to go for a walk.” He stands up suddenly, my body being brushed to the side.
“Cody, wait!” I call, but he only looks at me with regret. I can see the hurt behind his hazel eyes. “Can we talk about this?” I beg.
“I just…need some time.” He won’t look me in the eye and he turns to leave. I fall into the couch, sobbing until the tears stop. When it becomes evident that Cody is gone, I drag myself off the couch and force myself home. As I stumble into my empty apartment, the tears fall again. Dragging me down with them, as I realize Cody might not return.
Chapter Thirteen
Icry myself to sleep,well can I really say that when I slept for a total of ten minutes?The bags under my eyes are so large they need to be checked. I called Cody all night and for hours his phone rang and rang, until they went straight to voicemail. Meaning he either shut off his phone or got so tired of me and blocked my number. I don’t know which reason I’d prefer.
Dragging myself out of bed, I contemplate calling in sick. I’ve never had a sick day before and surely this accounted for one. I’m dialing the number when I remember I have Haven Winters coming tonight to go over her case today,withParker. Maybe they don’t need me, surely they can read my notes and handle one meeting. Except this meeting is one that stands between me making partner one day. I am not about to let some boy make me forget how hard I worked. Cody or not, I have a job to do and I am going to do it kicking ass.
