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.

Enter title…

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

Karl finishes, his eyes darting nervously

aware of how red my cheeks are, and I quickly look

knowing smile, her

“My apologies, then. It’s not my place

pretty awesome to have such a

that is hard to come by. Hold onto

at me,

drift away, I find myself looking up at

and there’s a softness in his eyes that

of scolding him for causing a

I find myself saying for

searching mine. “Why are

You were professional, articulate, and

watching, and

unease. But still, I can’t shake the feeling

him—and everyone in this studio,

Daniel. I didn’t want to drag you into my

drama.”

drama,’” he says. “And besides, I wanted

around and let some dollar-store

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