*Willow*It was shockingly easy being with Vance again. We slipped back into our relationship like it had never ended. We had sex about five minutes after I had come back to him. It was amazing but there was something missing. I think it was what I felt every time I was with Nathaniel. That raw passion and absolute adoration. But I had to forget that. Nathaniel and I were not meant to be. I still didn’t even know if he loved me for real or not. Sure he was crying and begging on his knees, but that could have been just a show. I couldn’t let him manipulate me anymore. Vance had been right. No one was ever going to love me as much as he did. “I knew you’d come back to me, Willy,” Vance whispered after we had sex. “I missed making love to you.”“Yeah, I missed it too,” I said absently.Was that a lie? I mean twenty four hours ago I was having sex with Nathaniel and though I knew he had lied to me, it was still incredible. Nothing could top it.“Things are going to be so much better

*Nathaniel*Being just friends with Willow fucking sucked. It felt like I was watching her life from the sidelines. The only good thing was that she was at least talking to me. It was kind of like we were dating without the kissing and the touching and incredible sex. It was better than her hating me, but worse than her not being my girlfriend. But she wasn’t with Vance, so I did my job.“Why don’t you present?” I asked. “I mean you are more charming.”Willow chuckled. “Yeah, I’ve been trying to tell you that for years.”“I’m finally listening.”“It’s about time.”“Willow?” Jude asked. “Can we talk?”“Sure, Jude.” Willow smiled before walking over to him and into his office. Jude had started shutting the door now. My next job was to get Willow away from that creep, but that was harder to do without risking my career or hers.“You have to be one of the smoothest fuckers alive,” Orlando said. “Meaning?” I asked. “She’s talking to you and laughing with you after everything you did!

TW: This chapter contains elements of abuse. Willow“Are you sure you’re not overreacting?” Levi asked as I sped to Mark’s house.“Yes, I am. She said she needed help. He’s hurting her.”“Mark isn’t like that, Will.”“Yes he is! He lied about not drinking, Levi. A-and Miranda admitted to me that he hurts her and she wants to leave him.” I said.“What? Did you say something to her?” Levi asked. “I didn’t, Levi. She’s scared and she doesn’t want to have a baby with him. She’s terrified, Levi, you should have seen her.”Levi was silent for the rest of the ride. I was sure he was mulling it all over in his head. We arrived at Mark’s house and I hopped out of the car before banging on the door. A few moments later, Mark answered. He forced a smile to his face. “Hey, guys, what’s up?” “I would like to see Miranda.” I stated. “I’m afraid she’s asleep, Willow.”“She called me, so can I please see her?”“Um…maybe it was a pocket dial?” Mark suggested. “She said my name. She wanted me t

*Willow*“Wait, what?” I asked. “Me and Joy slept together at the beginning of the summer. It just kind of happened, but it didn’t feel right to me and I told her that. Still she suggested we go on a date, which we did at the comedy club with everyone, but I couldn't stop thinking about you. I told Joy it wouldn’t work and that was that.”“So you’ve really liked me this whole time? You were never with her?” I clarified.“Yeah, Will. I’ve been trying to ask you out all summer.” Levi admitted. “A-and that’s why you told me about your family and not her. She wasn’t your girlfriend.”“I do love Joy, just not like that. I guess I did think it was weird that you keep urging me to tell her.”“Oh my god…why did she lie to me?” I whispered. “I’m her best friend.”“I don’t know, but I think you guys need to talk.”“We definitely do, I just…I don’t know what to say.”“You could say you really like me and want to be with me without hurting her feelings.” Levi offered.“That could work I guess,”

*Willow*God that was so fucking humiliating. Nathaniel sure knew how to cause a scene, didn’t he?“Wait…you two are seeing each other?” Scarlett asked. “Um, kinda.” I muttered. “Willow, is it so hard for you to sleep with someone outside of this house and family?” Mom practically sneered.Even though I was no longer with Nathaniel, Mom still didn’t want to talk to me unless it was something mean being said. This was the woman I was desperate to have back in my life.“It was me, Bianca.” Levi informed her. “I’ve just really always liked Willow.”“Oh I believe you did start it, Levi. My daughter can’t seem to resist a boy when he gets her on her back.”“Mom, come on!” Scarlett snapped. “You’re only defending her because you were the same way.” Mom shook her head. “So I'm not dreaming?” Skyler asked. “You two are together?”Levi smiled. “Yeah, Mom we are. I mean we’re testing the waters anyway.”“Exactly.” I nodded. “Willow, I thought you were a nice girl, but you broke my son,” S