All Chapters of Crossing The Line : Chapter 41 - Chapter 44

Chapter 41 Leah's P.O.VHe shouldn’t stay even a second longer. He shouldn’t have brought this up.“Leave,” I said softly this time.The house became as quiet as a graveyard the next minute.I turned to look around and saw that he had left. I instantly regretted it, but also didn't regret it. Why was my life becoming so complicated? I squatted, sobbing silently.The next few days were unbearable—Sky and I became like strangers once again. Our eyes didn’t even meet by accident. Our relationship in high school was far better than this—at least we got to talk.I wanted to find a chance to apologize, but couldn’t get one. At some point, I decided to let it go, and I did that by spending more time with Nathan. We went to the library together, and because he was living with Nora it would be inconvenient for me to stay at his place, so he slept over at my place most times.Days blurred into weeks, and just like that, it was two weeks already. There were good moments in between — a shared l

Chapter 43 Leah's P.O.V “Let's—” “Why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell?” Nathan cut in.His face had that genuine concern, and I was confused for a moment.“No,” I said before I could think twice. “I'm just not up for a party today. I want to go back home,” I added.Nathan didn't want to go home yet, so I left on my own.The ride home was a blur of city lights, and I pressed my forehead against the cold window. I want you. I had actually said it out loud, to him, and he hadn't even given me an answer. Nathan's hand had felt so warm in mine back in that room, and I had still almost ended things with him over a few minutes in a hallway. What kind of person did that make me?— — —I woke up due to the persistent ringing of my phone.“Ugh! What's the issue?” I groaned as I finally grabbed my phone from the bedside table. I swiped the screen and held the phone to my ear.“Leah!” Mom's excited voice came through. I glanced at the time — it was 9:00am. Why would Mom call me s