Why

Jessica

It’s been a few days since the ordeal happened with Damon at the club. We have been ignoring each other at work, but I see the way he looks at me, and I know he sees how I look at him- this is mutual but forbidden. Something we both agreed wouldn’t happen again.

I think back to work tonight at how Mikey was so sweet to me. Things have been going well between us, but now it has become awkward. My feelings have shifted, and they are no longer just about him.

I am so confused.

After I called him my boyfriend in front of Tabby, I was worried he would think I was serious, but after she left, he told me he only said that because of Tabby, and he knew I needed more time to decide if I want to even be in a relationship.

So sweet, right? He understands how much I am struggling with this new family dynamic.

The last few days with Mikey have been sweet and kind but not sensual. Every time he goes to touch me now, I either pull away or he does. He doesn’t want to mess things up, but f