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Probably not, I figured, but at least it was a start The worst part was that they were friends Friends who liked ood idea?

They were probably downstairs right now Jealous and hurt Angry at one another Angry at me

You’re an asshole, Claudia

Yeah, that was the consensus Unfortunately it was beco theme

I had the perfect of all situations — every girl’s dream scenario — and rather than enjoy it responsibly I’d thrown caution to the wind Worst of all, I affected their friendship Pitted theer in Hunter’s eyes The absolute disdain for his fraternity brother dripping like acid from his mouth I’d caused that I’d been the one who couldn’t exhibit self-control

I had to apologize, fully and completely It was the least I could do If I could take responsibility for what happened last night between Brandon and I, s differently

Of course, they o They could ask ain I’d lose them as friends I’d lose them as more than friends…

Shit, I’d lose everything

I took the most miserable shower ofinto the kitchen I felt worse than ever I almost hoped they wouldn’t even be there…

The smell of food and coffee hit me before I rounded the corner When I did, all three of theainst the counters

Staring back at me…

“Hey,” I squeaked uncertainly

“Hey yourself,” said Hunter

I dared not look any of theaze Was they mad? Upset? Disappointed?

One of them pulled out a chair The other slid a plate of breakfast — and thankfully, a ht in front of me