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 darting nervously over

how red my cheeks are, and I

knowing smile, her

It’s not

pretty awesome to have such a

like that is hard

me, her

to drift away, I find myself looking up

and there’s a softness in his eyes that

on the verge of scolding him for causing a

I find myself saying

searching mine. “Why are you apologizing? You

amazing job today, Abby. You were professional, articulate,

at the restaurant was watching, and they’re just dying

soothe away my unease. But still, I can’t shake

inconvenienced him—and everyone in

Daniel. I didn’t want to drag

drama.”

says. “And besides, I wanted

around and let some dollar-store chef bad

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