Chapter Fifty Five

We don't say a word to each other all the way to the car and he silently opens the door for me to get in. He settles in beside me and we begin the drive back home. The atmosphere is stiff and frigid in the car and none of us make an effort to lessen the tension. I keep my hands folded in my lap as I stare out the window. No matter how much I tell myself I shouldn't feel guilty, I still can't over the feeling. But it's not even true….is it? I'm not trying to use Alex. We aren't even a real couple…. right? So why the hell do I still feel like this? I keep my eyes on the passing night life scenario as we speed through the city, hoping that we get home fast enough. Ironically, it does feel like forever when we finally pull up into the driveway of his home.

My body is rigid as I step out of the car and I hear the door slam close on his side too. I'm not really sure I want to face him right now. I'd definitely be at a loss for words and I hate being at a loss for words. So I quickly make m