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Chapter 29 - Collin
All-day Friday, I was in sort of a daze. I kept rereading the text from Cassidy. She got off thinking about me. Yeah, that’s a confidence boost. Another confidence boost is how she reacted to me sending that pic of myself.
I had been worried she would get upset or just ignore me after sending it. No one can really predict what Cassidy will do from moment to moment. So I was glad she thought the pic was hot.
And I was okay with her not wanting us to act differently at school. Granted, I don’t know how long I’ll be cool with keeping what’s going on a secret. But I figure it’s best to wait till after our date Saturday.
Given how excited I am for our date might explain why I was up early and already waiting on the porch as Forrest pulled up to the curb. Justin and Ben were already in the car.
He must have picked Justin up first as he snagged shotgun. So I hopped in the back with Ben giving Forrest a grin. Like me, he’s got a hot da
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I knew I screwed up when my hand made contact with her skin. As nice as it was to feel her thigh’s soft skin, I knew I’d fucked up. She went rigid and bolted. Not just from her chair but the room. As she rushed out, everyone looked at her, then at me. Cause obviously, it’s my fault Forrest arched an eyebrow, watching me with interest with his cast up on another chair and crutches blocking a third, making his own little isolation space where no one could bother him. I needed to go after her, but I couldn’t exactly do that without drawing more attention. I need a diversion. As if hearing my silent plea or my brain working overtime to come up with one, Forrest came to the rescue. Taking a black marker from his bag and holding it up in the air, he let out a sharp whistle. “Yo! Who wants to sign my cast!?” He exclaimed to the room. And bam, all eyes went from me. No one cared why Cassidy rushed out like that. Everyone was clamoring to g
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Expect The Unexpected Chapter 37 - Collin
Yes, I know exactly what she wants me to explain. I called her my girlfriend. It was the heat of the moment, and I just said the first thing that came to mind. I didn’t like how the old asshole was talking to her. Though I mean shit, Cassidy didn’t need me to stand up for her. She didn’t need my protection from his harsh words. No. If anyone needed protection from harsh, cutting words, it was Mister Shiraishi. Because fuck, my girl has the sharpest tongue in the world. Her words are her blade, and it is always razor-sharp. “You know exactly what. Don’t give me that shit. You called me your girlfriend. I don’t recall agreeing to that. Then again, I don’t recall you even asking.” Cassidy poked me hard in the center of my chest. I chuckled. I probably shouldn’t, especially as those emerald eyes narrowed at me with annoyance. But it’s funny, and Cassidy is so damn cute I want to kiss her. I want to kiss her senseless. I want to kiss her
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