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.

to give up. I decided that I would try. Attraction can

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

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here I

Sam is on a conquest to find love now that she's. shed

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. "Promise. You are

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

my senior year even though senior year was almost over. Senior year was almost over. I calmed down my racing heart as we stepped onto the bleachers, weaving between people

Luke looked up as if he could sense I was watching him, but I looked

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 bumped me.

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heard a few girls behind me squirm, telling each other how cute the quarterback was. I should feel lucky Tom is interested in me, but all I feel is guilt. Because as much as I force myself to look at Tom on the field and cheer for him, my eyes

paled. "No. I was joking. Sorry. Bad joke. I'm sure they will let you in if you ask

Of course not. But if Tom offers..." Sam stopped

He has a very mild concussion. I was relieved he was okay, but I knew he would be. He

the parking lot, but Tom called me from the

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