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—”

We’re not together,” Karl finishes, his eyes darting

I’m aware of how red my cheeks are, and I quickly

mouth twitches into a knowing smile, her eyes glinting with

apologies, then. It’s

such a good friend,” she continues,

Karl. “Someone like that is hard to come by. Hold

me, her eyes

I find myself looking up at

a softness in his eyes that makes

verge of scolding him for causing a scene

find myself saying

his eyes searching

Abby. You were professional, articulate,

watching, and they’re

away my unease.

inconvenienced him—and everyone in this studio, for

to confront Daniel. I didn’t want to

drama.”

he says. “And besides, I wanted

and let some dollar-store chef

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