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?"

back tears. "I really like him. I

dropped her gaze, nervously picking at the corner of her book. "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

clicked why she'd trekked through the rain just to

"Mm-hmm."

Oh, Yuna.

internally, "You've been waiting all this time. Why not just call

lip.

"Okay... what

face crumpled. "He

No replies. That pretty much said it

know what this means." Her eyes filled with tears. "But he was so kind

little sign he'd given

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guy he is,"

I told 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,

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

frowned. If Wade was doing all that, then