One Temptation

Chapter 14 - Let's Talk

"Hey," he says looking down at me.

"Hey," I say as I move to the side to let him inside. "You wanted to talk?"

"Yeah," he says clearing his throat as he follows me in.

We walk inside and he follows me upstairs. I go into my room and take a seat on my bed. He stands there with his hands in his pockets.

"So," I say biting my lip.

"Shit," he says scrubbing his hand over his face. "I don't know where to begin."

"Well," I say as I cross my feet on my bed. "You could start with an explanation."

"I fucked up Kenz," he says looking sorrowful. "I really fucked up."

"You think?" I ask with a laugh.

"I just let shit get in my head and I know it's not a good enough reason but that's why I did what I did," he says pacing.

"What do you mean shit get into your head?" I ask standing up.

"I'm not good enough for you Kenz," he says looking down at me.

"And you just get to decide that?" I ask stepping closer to him. "What about what I want Cooper?"

"I don't fucking know Kennedy!" He shouts running his hand through his hair.

"Wow," I say in a whisper. "I thought you were better than this."

I turn away from him and he places his hand on my shoulder. "I'm sorry Kenz," he says quietly.

"You still didn't answer my question," I say turning to face him.

We're close now. Close enough to touch. "Who got into your head Cooper?"

"Does it matter?" He asks placing his hands back in his pockets. "Does it matter if it's true?"

"But it's not true," I say as I step closer to him. "We decide on what's true or not."

He nods his head. "I'm sorry for hurting you."

"I know you are," I say with a sad smile.

"I have to go back to the city for school," he says stepping away from me. "But maybe we can keep in touch?"

"I'd like that," I say nodding my head.

He smiles at me. "Good. I'll be back for winter break."

I just nod my head. He walks over to me and kisses my forehead. His lips lingering for a moment. Then he walks out my door.

After he leaves I throw myself down on my bed and send a text to Roman.

**Kennedy:** We talked.

**Roman:** And?

**Kennedy:** He apologized.

**Roman:** Did he explain why?

**Kennedy:** Kind of.

**Roman:** So what are you going to do now?

**Kennedy:** Keep talking I guess.

**Roman:** Good. I'm happy for you Kennedy.

**Kennedy:** Thanks.

**Roman:** What are you doing this weekend?

**Kennedy:** Probably nothing.

**Roman:** Good. Let's hang out.

**Kennedy:** We could do that.

**Roman:** Wanna go to the movies?

**Kennedy:** Sounds good. Hit the mall too?

**Roman:** I'm up for that.

**Kennedy:** Sounds like a plan.

I toss my phone on my stand and roll over on my bed. Even though Cooper didn't really give an explanation as to why he did what he did, he still apologized.

And I accepted his apology. I care about him and I want him in my life. He makes me happy. But I know that we have to build trust.

My phone pings with a text.

**Cooper:** Thank you for listening.

**Kennedy:** Thank you for apologizing.

**Cooper:** I know that I fucked up Kenz.

**Cooper:** And I'm going to make it right.

**Kennedy:** We'll see.

**Cooper:** I'm going to win you back.

**Kennedy:** Goodnight Cooper.

**Cooper:** Goodnight sweetheart.

I put my phone on the charger and climb under my blankets. I toss and turn a few times until sleep finally pulls me under. That night, for the first time in awhile, I have a peaceful nights sleep.