18. Am I not invited?

MEGHAN

"Meg...Meg!"

I didn't even realize Chase was shaking me as I stood there frozen. Adrian was long gone, but I couldn't move from my spot as I tried to process what had just happened.

I mean, how could I not realize Adrian had feelings for me? How could I be so dense thinking he only wanted to play around that summer?

"Meghan, are you okay?"

I came back to reality this time and looked at Chase. He was staring at me with a worried expression on his face. I had forgotten he was here. He was the one who created even more disaster between Adrian and me. When will I be able to catch a break around here?

No, I shouldn't blame Chase. Things have been bad since the beginning.

"Chase, you shouldn't be here. This is Adrian's room. He will be pissed!" I exclaimed.

"Yeah, I figured as much. The dude seems to get pissed a lot. What is his problem anyway? Is he in love with you or something?" he said nonchalantly.

I let out a small gasp but then quickly recovered. "No, no, of course not. He is