Chapter 40

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Luke

Is it really that easy?

I just have to hug her? Cry? And apologize?

Clenching my jaw as I watch Calum and Carson play, and splash each other.

It's so cute it makes me sick.

Only...deep down I wish that was me.

I can't deny that.

Carson

Calum splashes me. I splash him back, a laugh escaping my lips.

Sometimes I really do love my friends.

Is that what Calum is?

Just a friend?

Do I even want him to be more?

And then Calum stops spinning me around, and my legs are wrapped his waist, desperate not fall off.

My arms around his neck.

I blush and look down. "Sorry."

He smiles. "It's okay." He says softly, tilting my chin up to look at him.

He searches my eyes, for some emotion, something to deem that I truly do like him.

He can't seem to find it. I can't even seem to find it.

My feelings are mixed. And everyone I start to like betrays me in some way.

The only one who hasn't is Mikey. For now.

He starts lean in, but I stop him.

I give a breathy laugh. "Cal." I say, my eyes watering. "I'm sorry. I can't. I'm still....hurt."

He frowns. "That's okay."

"Sorry." I say, unhappy with myself.

"Really it's fine."

"I'm just really confused, okay?"

"Okay."

I smile at him, glad for his understanding.

"Friends?" He asks hopefully.

Suddenly, with a jolt of confidence, I grin. "Friends." I say.

And I bring my lips to his.

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