Strip Game - A Whirlwind Summer

34. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

♪✰❄︎𖤍❄︎✰♪

𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐀

Kyle and I had been at the drive-in for about an hour, watching the newly released adaptation of Lost in Shadows.

The movie was unfolding on the giant screen, but I could hardly focus. Kyle was sitting next to me, his eyes glued to the screen, while I fidgeted in my seat, the awkward silence between us almost suffocating.

I rubbed my palms together, trying to warm up. Summer nights could be unpredictable, and I hadn’t brought a jacket.

Kyle noticed, of course. Without a word, he took off his jacket and draped it over my shoulders. I glanced at him, grateful.

"You sure?"

"Yeah, keep it." he said, smiling. "You look like you need it more than I do.”

I pulled the jacket tighter around me, the warmth and his scent comforting. I tried to focus on the movie, but the scenes blurred together, my mind elsewhere

We sat in silence for a while, until Kyle asked, "Want something to drink?"

I shook my head. "I'm good, thanks."

More silence followed. I knew Kyle had something on his mind.

"So, you said you had something to tell me?" I prompted.

Kyle turned serious.

"Yeah."

He looked at the big screen then back at me.

"Meeting you at the library was one of the best moments of my life."

My heart skipped a beat.

"I wasn’t even planning to go that day, but something told me I should. And then I met you."

I felt my cheek warm. "Really?"

"Yeah." he continued.

"We clicked, and I knew you were special. We share so many interests... Books, movies, even random trivia. You get me like no one else does."

I felt a pang in my chest, his words stirring something inside me.

"Kyle?"

He took my hand, his grip warm and firm.

"Luna, I think I’ve been in love with you since that day. It was like… love at first sight."

My mind raced. I liked Kyle, but was I ready for this?

No.

"Kyle?" I hesitated.

"I needed to know if you feel the same way." He said, his eyes hopeful.

My breath hitched, my heart racing.

This was so much unexpected. I looked into his hopeful eyes, and I couldn’t bear to disappoint him.

"I… I didn’t know you felt that way." I said.

Of course that was a big lie, he sticks it right above my head that he likes me.

"I do" he replied, his eyes pleading.

"I’ve been wanting to tell you for so long. I just… I needed to know if you feel the same way."

My mind was in a mess. I hadn’t really thought about him that way. Sure, I liked him a lot, but love?

My thoughts drifted to Travis, the way his laugh could brighten my day, how his goofy antics always made me smile even though all he ever did was tease me.

My feelings for Kyle paled in comparison. But I looked at Kyle, his eyes full of hope, and I couldn’t bring myself to crush him.

"Yes... I think I feel the same way." I stammered.

Kyle's face lit up, and he leaned in for a kiss, his eyes locked in mine. Our lips met.

The kiss was soft and gentle at first, but it deepened as we lost ourselves in the moment. His arms wrapped around me, pulling me closer and more closer like he would devour me.

I felt like I was melting into his embrace. The kiss was long and actually sweet, filled with a sense of longing and possibility.

It was like time stood still. But even as our lips moved together, my heart wasn't in it. I hate to admit that I wished I was kissing Travis instead.

When we pulled apart, Kyle face beamed with joy.

"That was amazing!"

I forced a smile, feeling guilty.

"Yeah... It was?" Sounding more like a question.

Kyle noticed my distraction.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine... just a lot to take in." I replied, my voice weak

He nodded, but his smile had faded a bit.

"Alright." he said quietly.

I didn't want to spoil the moment for him so I hugged his arm leaning on him as we tried to watch the movie again, but my mind wandered.

I couldn't shake off the feeling of betraying him, but this guy right here will break any minute if I told him I didn't like him back.

"Maybe we should just call it a night."

"Yeah" I said, before even realizing it. "I- I didn't mean..... I..."

"It's fine, don't worry about it."

We left the drive-in, the silence between us heavier than before. Kyle was still holding my hand, his touch warm and comforting, but it only made the guilt worse.

I had no idea how to fix this without hurting him, but I knew I couldn’t keep pretending forever.

As we drove away, my thoughts were a tangled mess of confusion and regret. I glanced at Kyle, his face illuminated by the dashboard lights, and wished things could be simple and I could just tell him about it but hurting is feeling is something I don't ever want to do.

I'm lost and I had no idea what to do next.

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Sorry guys if I haven't been updating this month like I should. I'm dealing with some shit right now but I'll be back fully soon.

So,

Do you think what Luna did was right? Saying yes to Kyle even though she didn't love him?

I'll try and update tomorrow I promise or later today. I hope my schedule allows me.

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