"We're not dating, Asher! Why can't you understand that?"
"Because I don't want to understand that, Pen! I want to date you!"
"Asher I can't be your girlfriend."
"Why not?"
"You're The Black Griffin. I'm just Penelope."
"You can be my Penelope," he pleaded. As he hit the steering wheel.
"No means no Asher. And besides, I caught you with your tongue down that-"
"I know," he cut me off, "She was a mistake."
I looked at him, annoyed, "Me and you are JUST FRIENDS. okay?"
He looked hurt, but soon sighed and whispered, "ok ok."
"Good."
There was a silence.
"It doesn't mean I'll stop loving you..." He whispered under his breath thinking I didn't hear.
"What?"
He looked at me and then turned to face the road, "Nothing."
We drive in peace for the rest of the ride. He dropped me off at Jen's house and I slammed the door to his Mercedes- walking away without a goodbye.
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The State of Confusion
Подростковая литератураHe aggravated me in multiple ways. His attitude. His persistence. His ability to open up. But never once did I hope for him to leave. Never once did I not care about him.
