In love with...who?

And Stones

     When I woke up an hour later, I started reading The Sumer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. Jeremiah got his feelings rejected in chapter forty. I set my book down, letting it sink in.

     There was a soft tapping on my window. From the sound of it, the noise had been going on for a bit. It was growing more aggressive each time.

     Outside, Axel was attempting to get my attention. I crept through the living room. Axel hugged me.

     "Too tight," I choked, shoving him away.

     "I'm so sorry," he whispered. I could tell that he was crying.

     "Shut up," I mumbled. Axel released me.

     "Katherine," he began.

     "Shut up!" I demanded. Axel was panicking. His brown eyes were bewildered.

     "What the hell is your problem?! I was under the impression that you wanted to date me. If you keep swinging your fists at me, I'm going to punch you in the dick so hard that your bastard children will be born without genitals! You fucking douche," I shouted. Axel took a step towards me; I took one away from him.

     "Oh my gosh! I figured it out! You don't want Drew to know you like me! You would be ashamed if he or Ry found out! What? Am I not good enough for you jocks? You illiterate, small dicked, insecure-" I lectured.

     Axel cut me off by kissing me. I relaxed in his arms. His hand cupped my cheek. He pulled away, smiling at me. I didn't smile back.

     "Rinny," mumbled Axel.

     "I can't do this. Axel, it feels like I got stabbed. My eye is still throbbing," I refused.

     "I wasn't the one who punched you," Axel stated.

     "I know but it wouldn't have happened if you didn't push me. You wonder why I won't be your girlfriend? It's because of shit like this," I snapped at him.

     "Katherine, please. I know I'm not the best person. I'm only good when I'm with you," claimed Axel.

     "You like me. You like me beyond just physical attraction, and you need to prove that. I won't ever be your girlfriend if you keep pulling this crap. I won't even sleep with you anymore," I compromised. Axel kissed me.

     "Does that mean I get to try again?" he asked optimistically.

     "Fine," I sighed. Axel grabbed my waist. He held me against his muscular chest. I yawned.

     "I need you, Katherine," Axel whimpered.

     "I know," I agreed.