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.

up. I decided that I would try. Attraction can happen over time,

a wrap-around hug and then asked me to come to his

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and Sam, well, Sam is on a conquest to find love now that she's. shed her shy

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

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 leaving with us!" She whispered,

winked, and I shook her head. "No, she's

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

spotted Luke, my cheeks warmed. Luke looked up as if he could sense I was watching him,

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

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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 the lockers to

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 if Laura is driving my brother," I pinned

if Tom offers..." Sam

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

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