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

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

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wanted to see Josh play, and Sam, well, Sam is

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

left a football game. Sam clung to me a little harder, and Laura gave me a pitying look. "Promise.

with Tom," Sam winked, and I

had plans for 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 to find

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

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,"

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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 keep finding Luke. Near the end, Josh took a hit, and Laura was frantic. When they took him off the field, she ran towards

I was joking. Sorry. Bad joke. I'm sure they will let you in if you ask nicely," I

not. But if Tom offers..." Sam stopped talking

texted that she was driving Josh back home after the game. He has a very mild concussion. I was relieved he was okay, but I knew he would be. He

go." Sam pulled me to the parking lot, but Tom called me from the

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