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

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.

going to give up. I decided that I

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

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I

see Josh play, and Sam, well, Sam is on a conquest to find

anyone from school. You're fine." Laura tried her best to

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 leaving with

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

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 a

Luke looked up as if he could

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

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him, my eyes keep finding Luke. Near the end, Josh

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

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

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 other side. I sucked in