Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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Yuna's eyes went red, soft and vulnerable-a total contrast to how I'd ever dealt with feelings.

With both Jace and Hayden, I'd always been upfront, no games, no second-guessing.

But Yuna? She was cautious, showing just enough to hint at her feelings, then pulling back, like she was scared to give too much away. Seeing her like this, I softened. "Did he say something that hurt you?"

She shook her head, barely. "He didn't reject me outright, but ever since I told him... he hasn't come back -here once."

Ouch. That was still rejection.

It was obvious Wade's heart was still stuck on Narelle,

"How many days has it been?" I asked, drumming my fingers lightly on the table.

"Three," she said, eyes misting up. "Honestly... I regret it. I regret telling him."

I frowned. "Why? Are you unsure how you feel?"

held back tears. "I really like him. I just wish I hadn't

"If I'd known this would happen, I wouldn't have told him. I'd rather just have him as a friend. Even if he doesn't like me, at least I'd still get to see him." Her words were so honest, it hit me just how deep her feelings really

past three days... you've been waiting for him? It finally clicked why she'd trekked through the rain just to sit here alone, hoping he'd show

"Mm-hmm."

Oh, Yuna.

waiting all this time. Why not just call

her lip. "His phone's

"Okay... what

crumpled. "He doesn't

No replies. That

you've read enough romance novels. You know what this means." Her eyes filled with tears. "But he was so kind to me. The way he looked at

little sign he'd given

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the kind of guy he is," I said, trying to

him about my heart surgery, and he was always so careful. "Every time we'd read together, he'd remind me to drink water, to rest, and when i I was time to eat, he'd take

always made sure I got home safe. His care for me felt

doing all that, then yeah, he'd definitely