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She walked with her head down, holding an open textbook. She literally had her nose in a book. She was just as much of a fever dream as the rest of this picture-perfect place. Was there really anyone so angelic-looking? It seemed impossible.
Besides, good little girls like Lillian could destroy a guy like me. I knew my level, and Lillian Williams was far above it.
Pull your damn sweater up and stop letting people stare at your untouched skin.
“Yes, go. I’m sorry I interrupted your – sleeping – earlier.” He gave me a mocking smile and rested a long, thick arm above my head, leaning on the doorframe and making me feel tiny. “If you want some help getting a more satisfying sleep, let me know.”
“Where were you last night, Lillian?” Lillian. I was starting to recognize his different levels of crazy. When he used my full name, he was annoyed, and serious.
“Be careful, man. That way lies danger,” Asher muttered from beside me, following my gaze. If I was smarter, I’d listen to him…but I’d never been that smart, and I wasn’t about to start now.
“Wear my jersey. I want to see my number emblazoned on your back, like a goddamn owner’s tag,”
“Too much everything. Over and above me, all fucking around me, everywhere I look, it’s you.” His words were raw, pulled from a place of complete truth.
“You have to follow your heart. It will lead you in the right direction if you let it.”
You and I were destined to be more than strangers. We were always going to be more. We were born to collide.”
I love you, Freckles. I know I’m unforgivable…but if anyone can try to
forgive a parasitoid like me…it’s you, my love – C
