Between Us The Series Novels & Stories

“I’ll walk you up.” We meet at the front of the truck, and he falls into step beside me. The night air is cool, quiet, almost peaceful. For the first time in days, I feel like I can breathe. We stop at the bottom of the porch steps. And suddenly the space between us feels charged, not heavy, not overwhelming, just… full. Like something is about to happen. His hand lifts slightly, like he’s about to brush a strand of hair behind my ear again. I lean in without meaning to. He leans in too. We’re inches apart. And then...The front door swings open. My dad stands there, holding a mug of coffee, eyebrows raised. “Lena? You’re home.” I jump back like I’ve been electrocuted. Evan clears his throat

This is the end of us both. ******

Brian was not affected by it because he doesn't like her but still, that's kind of cheating on your partner. I reached my class. Brian was already sat on his seat beside mine. I plopped down next to him. He turned his attention to me, "Hey, babe." Those two words surprised me and I raised a brow at him. "I'm not your babe." "You never know what'll happen in the future," He said, giving me a wink, "Babe." "Don't call me that." "What, babe?" He asked innocently. "That. Don't call me that. Don't call me babe."

He always knew too much. The king stepped forward, water parting around him. His voice dropped low and dangerous. "Bale. Tell me why King Dave of Nopoline was staring at you several times during the council. What’s your relationship? What’s your business with King Dave?" The water went silent. Even the currents seemed to hold their breath. Mom’s hand tightened around Beatrice’s arm until it hurt. Beatrice didn’t breathe. If Bale talked, he’d drag Mom down with him. They’d been at the outer reef together that night.

"Cut." Stuart said and it's a wrap. Our drama is done. "Thankyou." I bowed to all the staff and after this we have an interview about our drama. Me and Sky never talked again. We both are in our own world. We work and work only, we only talk when camera roll and still our chemistry is good.

I'm pretty sure the universe hates me. --- Dinner, at least, was a welcomed distraction. Jenna and Matt were ridiculously cute together—joking, laughing, stealing kisses like teenagers. I smiled through it all, even laughed when Matt dropped the mashed potatoes on his shirt. As much as I enjoyed watching them, I couldn’t help but wonder if I’d ever have that. The Real Love. The kind that looked messy and mundane but felt like home. I wasn't sure my parents had that and I didn't want to end up like them.

CHAPTER 10 Aria stepped out of the dorm with Maureen, the morning air cool against her skin. Maureen adjusted the strap of her bag. “I still can't believe today is the official first day. I feel like both of us have come a long way.” Aria smiled. “I know, right? It feels like I've known you for years.” “We meet our mentors first, right?” Maureen continued. “Then straight to the conference room with Principal Celeste. I wonder what else she wants to discuss. She has literally said everything we need to know.”

Knows to hold me. The bond hums between us