Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 445

Allison had never seen Joshua looking so worn out.

A lump formed in her throat, her feelings a tangle she couldn't quite name.

Before she could think twice, she rushed over and hugged him from behind, holding on tight.

"You're here." The words came out soft as a sigh.

Joshua froze, startled by the sudden closeness.

It had been so long since their last hug-God knew how much he'd missed this.

The sky was painted with a gentle orange glow, like a splash of color from an artist's brush. Morning light crept in, smoke curled from distant chimneys and tangled with the mist, as if the whole world was wrapped up in a gentle embrace. Trees slowly took shape in the dawn, and dewdrops slipped from the leaves, sending ripples through the calm like secrets whispered to a lover.

Everything felt so perfect, it was almost unreal.

With Allison's arms around him, time seemed to stop for Joshua. He didn't even dare move, afraid the moment would vanish if he did.

they just stood there,

like forever before Joshua finally

noticed first the way his Adam's apple bobbed with nerves. Then she met his eyes-deep, dark, and full of emotion. The intensity was too

"I told you not to come. Why'd

to him. "Because I wanted to see you." His handsome

bright and glassy. She stared at him, completely caught

teased with a

her nose

been that long,

what I look

tender, her voice still sleepy and soft. "It just...

a dream." Joshua smiled, gentle and reassuring. "If

huff. "Even if I did, how

do? If you pinch yourself, I'll just

his chest a playful tap.

his, his tone turning serious. "I mean it,

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