Chapter 18: Obsessed

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After getting the yelling of a lifetime, we went into our rooms. Aria got all bandaged up and needed some rest, which left me alone with my thoughts. I stared at the ceiling, feeling miserable.

Tomorrow would mark the start of summer, and my friends and I would tackle that stupid bucket list again. It was our plan every summer, and now it haunted me. It would be the perfect summer if I kissed Ace—immediately, I got up from my bed, starting to panic.

Did I just say that I wanted to kiss Ace? No, no, you said you wanted to kill Ace. But did I really want to? All these thoughts made me feel dizzy, and I felt like I was about to have a... panic attack. I leaned against the wall and slid down, my breaths coming out in short gasps. I squeezed my eyes shut and tried to focus on my breathing, but my thoughts were spiraling.


You wanna kiss Ace so bad it makes you look stupid.

No, Autumn, focus on your breathing. Don't give in.

It'll be the worst summer ever if you don't kiss him.

Breathe, breathe, don't focus on Ace. Focus on your breathing.

Maybe... he'll like you back too; he might be obsessed with you.

FOCUS, AUTUMN! DON'T GIVE IN! FOCUS ON YOUR BREATHING, PLEASE!


I was becoming more desperate for air. But all my mind could think about was Ace, and that wasn't good at all. Finally, after a few minutes, I managed to calm myself down. I opened my eyes and looked around. I wished I could've at least cleaned my room before the most horrible day tomorrow. I got up and checked my phone. There were some text messages from Ace, and for some reason, my stomach erupted with butterflies. I shoved my phone into my pocket, sighed, and flopped onto my bed. My obsession with Ace was weird, but oddly nice.

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