Chapter 0379

"I thought you said a shower wasn't going to change the way I smell now?" I say, frowning at Rafe.

"It's going to help," he says, turning back to me and raising his eyebrows. "Seriously, Ariel, you...you smell like you took a bath in eau d'Jackson. It's not a bad thing but it is...a statement cologne."

I laugh a little and he nods to me, stepping out the door, clearly letting me know he'll give me a minute. Rafe pulls the door after him, but doesn't let it completely shut.

Quietly, I cross the room to Jackson, who holds my gaze as I do.

"Hi," I say quietly - the same thing I said last night when I showed up at his door. But this time I say it with...a little less verve.

Jackson just smirks at me, reaching to cup my cheek in his palm.

"I'm really sorry, Jacks," I whisper. "It shouldn't have happened like that."

your fault,"

my voice low. "You're the one who had to

a lot worse for you," he says,

back, unable to help it. I step a little closer and look

ear in that way he

tell he

yes, let me talk him through this, fix it all. I raise myself up on

shakes his head. "I think I

my heart sinks, and I lower myself till my feet are flat, suddenly worried. Is he mad at

it," he says, shaking his head at me. "We're fine,

absolutely gaping, before I burst into laughter. "Seriously!? Ella?" He grins at me. "Ella is

down at me. "She's on my side

take her for now. She's going to want someone to

kiss to my forehead, murmuring that it sounds like a fair

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