Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

“Thank you,” I finally manage to say, my voice so low it’s almost a whisper. “I… I

think I needed to hear that.”

“We all do, from time to time,” she says, her eyes softening as she reaches out

to squeeze my arm. “So, whenever you find yourself doubting your worth or

questioning your place in this world, remember this: You belong here, just as

much as anyone else. And no amount of criticism, sabotage, or petty rivalry can

take that away from you.”

I nod. “I’ll try to remember.”

Vanessa’s eyes then flit between me and Karl. “And, I must say, it’s a wonderful

thing to have a boyfriend who stands up for you like that,” she says.

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Both Karl and I sputter almost in unison. “Oh, we’re not—”

Karl finishes, his eyes

I’m aware of how red my cheeks are,

into a knowing smile, her eyes glinting with

It’s not

such a good friend,”

like that is hard to come by. Hold onto him.”

me, her

to drift away, I find myself looking

softness in his eyes

verge of scolding him for causing a scene like

find myself saying for

eyes searching mine. “Why are you apologizing? You

job today, Abby. You were

restaurant was watching, and they’re just dying to see

words help to soothe away my unease. But still, I can’t shake the feeling

everyone in

have to confront Daniel. I didn’t want to

drama.”

“And besides, I wanted

around and let some dollar-store

with a soft chuckle. “But you really don’t need to do stuff