All Chapters of Moan For Me Moana : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

✿MOANA✿Sunday evening dinner was supposed to be a pleasant family affair.The dining room felt warm, the table set with care, and my mom had cooked a proper meal…roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and the works. My mum had been talking about wanting to have more family dinners, about building traditions now that we were all under one roof.But the tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife.Dylan sat on one side of the table, his jaw tight, eyes fixed on his plate. He hadn't said a word since sitting down except for a clipped "thanks" when my mom served him.I sat across from him, equally silent, equally tense. I pushed food around my plate without eating much, my gaze carefully avoiding his side of the table entirely.Richard and my mom exchanged glances throughout the meal, clearly sensing something was wrong but not quite sure how to address it.Finally, Richard set down his fork and cleared his throat."Alright," he said, looking between us. "I thought you two w

✿MOANA✿I froze. Time seemed to have stopped counting.The question hung in the air between us, and suddenly the restaurant felt too warm, too crowded, too loud.Kenzie was looking at me with hope and vulnerability written all over his face, waiting for an answer I didn't know how to give."I..." I started, then stopped.My mind was racing. Kenzie was perfect. He was kind, attentive, and genuinely interested in me. He treated me well. He made me laugh. He was everything I should want.So why couldn't I just say yes?"You don't have to worry," Kenzie said quickly, reading my hesitation. "We can take it slow. I'm not trying to rush you into anything. Just give me a chance to love you."Love.The word made my chest tighten."But I don't really know what my feelings..." I started, struggling to find the right words."I'll make you fall for me," Kenzie interrupted gently. "With time. I know we haven't known each other that long, but we can't deny we want each other. There's something here,

✿MOANA✿Saturday afternoon arrived with perfect weather. clear skies, warm sun, a light breeze that made everything feel like a movie scene.I pulled up to the park in Kenzie's car, having let him pick me up from a few blocks away from the mansion. We were wearing matching red jerseys that Kenzie had bought specifically for today, his idea of "couple goals" that I had agreed to even though it felt a bit much."Ready?" Kenzie asked, squeezing my hand."Ready."We walked toward the picnic area where Asher had set everything up. Blankets were spread out under a cluster of trees, a cooler full of drinks sat in the shade, and a bluetooth speaker was playing music at a reasonable volume.Octavia was already there, helping Asher arrange some of the food. Bellamy and Lalissa arrived right behind us, Lalissa immediately running over to hug everyone."This is so cute!" she gushed, looking around. "Asher, you went all out.""Only the best," Asher said with his signature grin.Then I heard a car d

✿MOANA✿"What's the tasteless news you have apart from picking your wedding date?" Dylan asked, his voice flat and bored."Dylan," Richard cautioned, his tone sharp.Dylan just rolled his eyes.My mom ignored the exchange, too excited to let Dylan's mood dampen hers. "We're having a family bonding trip next week! We leave Friday evening and come back Sunday evening." She clasped her hands together. "We're going to the Maldives!""I knew it was tasteless," Dylan said without missing a beat. "Never expected it to be sour, though."He turned and walked toward the stairs without sparing anyone another glance."Dylan!" Richard called after him, but Dylan was already gone, his footsteps heavy on the stairs until his door slammed shut upstairs.An awkward silence filled the living room.I forced a smile, trying to salvage the moment for my mother's sake. "That's a cool idea. Sounds nice."My mom's expression softened with relief. "You think so? I know it's short notice, but Richard and I thou

✿MOANA✿Dylan stood there in nothing but that towel, water still dripping down his chest, looking like he'd walked straight out of one of my forbidden dreams. His eyes met mine across the room, and the corner of his mouth lifted in a knowing smirk.My thumb hovered over the end call button like it was burning me. “Mom’s calling me for something,” I lied into the phone, my voice too high, too rushed. “I’ll text you tomorrow, okay? Bye.”I hung up before Kenzie could respond.The room felt smaller the second the screen went dark.Dylan was still standing there, towel slung dangerously low, droplets sliding down the carved lines of his abdomen like they had all the time in the world. He hasn't left that position, watching me intensely. He looked like sin personified, and he knew it.He obviously knows what he's doing.My mouth went dry."What the hell was that?" I snapped, trying to inject some authority into my voice. "Put some clothes on!"But my voice came out breathless, lacking any r