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

how red my cheeks are, and

into a knowing smile, her eyes

then. It’s not my place

have such a good friend,” she

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

at me,

Vanessa starts to drift away, I find myself looking

softness in his eyes

him

Karl,” I find myself saying for

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

amazing job today, Abby. You

watching, and they’re just dying

words help to soothe away my unease. But still,

everyone in this studio, for that

didn’t want to drag you

drama.”

he says. “And besides, I wanted to. You

let some dollar-store

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