Letting My Brother's Best Friend Take My V-Card

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.

fall, tracking hot paths down my cheeks. I let them come, letting the grief, anger and hurt wash over me like

is my best

but it didn't

brother, on the

just to piss me off. Just because he can, Laura would fall in love, and

heard him walk into the park. I should have known. He always knew when I went for a run. I don't know how, but 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 1n a

I told you that you weren't running," Luke said in a low and

don't you?" I accused him.

to see his reaction. I was stating

took a step closer until he was right in front of

wouldn't have changed anything." Luke

you know!" I looked up, tears spilling mixed with anger. "He was so close to... I almost didn't get away! Do you get that!" I was screaming

position in the first

front of me, his 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