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—”

together,” Karl finishes, his eyes darting nervously

my cheeks are, and I quickly

twitches into a knowing smile, her eyes

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

awesome to have such a good friend,” she

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

me, her

away, I find myself looking

his eyes

of scolding him for causing

sorry, Karl,” I find myself saying

tilts his head, his eyes searching mine. “Why are you apologizing?

today, Abby. You were professional,

restaurant was watching, and they’re

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

him—and everyone in this studio, for that

didn’t have to confront Daniel. I didn’t

drama.”

not ‘petty drama,’” he says. “And besides, I wanted to. You think

and let some dollar-store

say with a soft chuckle. “But