CHAPTER 34

JESS

I'm mortified.

No, I wish to fade into the abyss and never return.

The story Tiffany spread about my delusional crush on Luke and perverted dreams have at least simmered down.

Nobody has commented except for Tiffany and her friends, who still snicker when I walk past. The rest just give me sidelong glances, thinking that I don't see it or realize it. Sam and Laura are flanking me, and it has helped. I need the buffer, especially now. I didn't even want to come to this stupid

game.

But Tom asked me, which surprised me considering...

He waited for me that same afternoon outside, leaning casually against his Jeep with a massive smile plastered on his face.

Tom was handsome in a Captain America-type way, and I hated myself for not feeling the same.

up. I decided that I would

walked up to him he pulled me into a wrap-around hug and then asked

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play, and Sam, well, Sam is

forgotten and looked around. I don't recognize anyone from school. You're fine." Laura tried her best to make

froze, remembering what had happened. the last time I left a football

and I shook

even though senior year was almost over. Senior year was almost over. I calmed

the minute I spotted Luke, my cheeks warmed. Luke looked up as if he could sense

arm, waved at me, and winked. I sunk. back into my chair and gave him a small smile. Laura and Sam both bumped me. "See. Tom is happy you are here. Now relax," Sam whispered, and I swallowed hard. "Relax. I haven't been relaxed since we

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Because as much as I force myself to look at Tom on the field and cheer for him, my eyes keep finding Luke. Near the end, Josh took a hit, and Laura was frantic. When they took him

sure he's okay. He probably needs you to drive him home. He looks like he might have a concussion." I meant to tease her, but her face paled. "No. I was joking. Sorry. Bad joke. I'm sure they will let you in if you ask nicely," I encouraged her. "Sam. You are driving me home

course not. But if Tom offers..."

back home after the game. He has a very mild concussion. I was relieved he was okay, but I knew he

me to the parking lot, but Tom called me

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