Still Dunno

Chapter 29 - Starting in the Middle

Janis' POV

I grabbed a water from behind the bar and watched Joslyn flirt with Wesley.

My blood boiled.

I wanted to go over and claw my sister's eyes out, but that wouldn't be a good idea.

Besides, I had no claim on Wesley. He could talk, flirt, or hang out with anyone he wanted.

Wesley and I have been hanging out every single day since he came back to town.

It was different than before.

There was no kissing involved.

I was still attracted to him. He made my heart race and my hands sweat.

Sometimes I would be so deep in a fantasy about the two of us that I wouldn't hear what he said, and when he asked me if I heard him, I would get embarrassed.

A cute little grin would form on Wesley's lips, but he never said anything.

I'm unsure when our dynamics changed, but I prayed they'd return to how it used to be.

I missed kissing him. My lips sometimes ached to feel his lips on mine again.

I wasn't sure how to return, so we kept moving forward.

I prayed that he would look at me one day and realize that I am everything he always wanted and we would be together forever.

That sounds so cliche, even in my head.

When did I become such a sap?

How did I get so attached to a guy?

My old professor would love this if she saw me now.

I finished college last year. I was looking for a teaching job and still driving Uber to make ends meet.

"Please don't ever leave me alone with your sister again," Wesley said, approaching me.

I grinned.

"Why?"

He shook his head.

"She is a force I'd rather not have to go against."

I laughed. "Are you going to play tonight?"

"I'm not sure. Rocky and I have been working on some stuff, but it isn't quite done."

I nodded.

I'd never seen Wesley perform.

"I'm going to run over to the pool house and check on Cooper," I said.

Wesley nodded. "I'll come with you."

"You don't have to," I said.

"I know," Wesley said and fell into step with me.

We walked silently over to the house, and I unlocked the door.

Cooper came bouncing across the room to greet us.

I couldn't help but smile.

Cooper was a terrific dog. He made me laugh all the time.

It might sound silly, but Cooper is my best friend. He comforts me, listens to me, and is a great cuddler. I don't know what I'd do without that dog.

"Janis?"

I blinked and looked over at Wesley.

He smiled. "Did you hear a word I said?"

My cheeks grew hot. "No, sorry, I was thinking about Cooper."

Wesley nodded as the dog wiggled around while I scratched his shoulders.