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.

wasn't going to give up. I decided that I would try. Attraction can happen over

him he pulled me into a wrap-around hug and then

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here I am

play, and Sam, well, Sam is on a conquest to find love now that

Everyone has forgotten and looked around. I don't recognize anyone from school. You're fine." Laura tried

fine. I'm fine. As long as I leave with you guys tonight," I said softly. They both froze, remembering what had happened. the last time I left a football game. Sam clung to me a little harder, and Laura gave me a pitying look.

her head. "No, she's leaving with Tom," Sam winked, and I

even though senior year was almost over. Senior year was almost over. I calmed down my racing heart as we stepped onto

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

right at me, and when my eyes landed on him, he lifted a very muscular arm, waved at me, and winked. I sunk. back into my chair and gave him a small smile. Laura and Sam both

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eyes keep finding Luke. Near the end, Josh took a hit,

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

Tom offers..." Sam stopped

a very mild concussion. I was relieved he was okay, but I

me from the other side. I sucked

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