Chapter 19

Chapter 19

He looked exhausted, with dark circles under his eyes and his usually perfect hair a mess–like he hadn’t slept in days.

“Aiden? What are you doing in California?” Standing there in his East Coast winter coat, he looked completely out of place among the palm trees and students in t–shirts.

“Wanted to see your school. See how you’re doing out here.” His voice was rough, like he’d been practicing this moment but still wasn’t ready.

I kept my tone deliberately light, casual. “It’s amazing here! The food scene is incredible – they have these amazing fusion restaurants downtown. You should definitely check them out while you’re in town.”

shifted uncomfortably, running a hand through his disheveled hair. “Can’t you… show me

let him down

get in line.” Jake appeared beside me, positioning himself protectively between us, his

crackled as they sized each other up – Jake with his sun–bleached hair and laid–back vibe, Aiden with his expensive wool coat and prep school posture. East

new world.

campus early for him?” Aiden’s voice had an edge I couldn’t quite place. Jealousy? Hurt? After all these years of him taking me for granted, it was almost funny.

myself anymore. That part of our story was over. “Sorry,

me to that amazing farm–to–table place in wine

before shooting one last challenging look

more lost than I’d ever

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