CHAPTER 18 JESS

I pounded the pavement, my feet pounding out a rhythm on the dark sidewalk. The night air whipped past me, cooling my skin and clearing my head. I needed this. I needed to get away from that house. The image of Laura making out with my brother in my kitchen will be seared into my brain for a long time

She knew how I felt about him. Hell, she'd backed me up every time I said he was an asshole. She was there when he treated me like nothing. Like I didn't exist, and now she's sleeping with him?

My breath came in ragged gasps as I picked up

speed, my feet eating up the distance. The streets blurred together as I ran

I didn't know where I was going. I didn't care. I Just knew I had to keep moving

I stumbled into the park, my legs aching and my heart heavy with every step. It was a hot night, and I pulled off my shirt to wipe the sweat from my face and chest before I collapsed onto the swing, the wooden seat creaking beneath me like a sigh

I rocked back and forth, my head resting in my hands. I needed to go back and face it-I know I do-but I had no idea what I would say.

that had been burning behind my eyelids began to fall, tracking hot paths down my cheeks. I let them come, letting the grief, anger and hurt wash over me

was... is my best

but it didn't make me any

on the

can, Laura would fall in love, and my

he knew. I did not even bother looking up. He didn't need to see my red, blotchy face. I, however, regretted taking off my shirt because now I was crying

weren't running," Luke said in a

know, don't you?" I accused him. "You know why they

to see his reaction. I

in front of me. It was hot outside, but his stare was even

have changed

spilling mixed with anger. "He was so close to... I almost didn't get away! Do you get that!" I was screaming at

in the first

hands cradling my face between them. His thumbs wiped away my tears, his fingers gentle on my skin. I felt a lump form in my throat as I stared up at him, my heart pounding in my chest "But

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