Irresponsible Puckboy (Puckboys, #2)

by Eden Finley

“I know it’s hard to believe, but when people start a relationship, they want to be that person’s world. Not their whole world, because that’s unhealthy, but the most important part. I think Jessica could sense she wasn’t that for you, which is why she always got so panicked about you spending time with me.” “And Oskar?” “Is making sure you’re not that for me. It’s … time we start … I start …” He puffs out a breath. “I think I want a proper relationship, and I can’t do that—neither of us can do that—when we’re in each other’s way.” But he’s not in my way. I was with Jessica for eighteen months. Which means … Is he saying I’m in his way? “I’ve been giving you guys space. I thought we were having this vacation together, and then I get here and you drop a boyfriend on me. What, because Oskar is here I don’t get you at all?” He sighs. “What am I supposed to say to that?” “Fine. Oskar is so much better than me. Oskar can be your new best friend.” I roll onto my back. Tripp’s smirking face appears hovering over me a second later. “Are you sulking?” “My best friend doesn’t love me anymore. Of course I’m sulking.” “I didn’t say that.” “Sure you did. A second ago. And I quote, Dex, you’re a stupidhead who is stupid and I hate you.” He jostles me. “Call yourself a stupidhead again.” “I didn’t. That was all you.” “Uh-huh.” “I can’t believe you would say that about me.” Tripp flicks my nose, and I slap his hand away. He lifts his hand, and I raise mine, ready to block him. “Oh, it’...