Broken

Chapter 32

Evan's POV

I couldn't hold it back any longer. I had to do something. I know I promised myself that I would keep my feelings hidden but do it anymore.

I grab Kara's waist, spin her around, and kiss her. After a second of shock, she rests her arms on my shoulders and kisses me back. I couldn't believe it!

For the longest time, I've been trying to say how I feel but I could never get my words out. It wasn't as bad when everyone was around, like during training. But, those nights when it was just the two of us talking, it was harder to keep my feelings hidden.

For example, that night Kara was having a nightmare, it broke my heart to see her upset like that. I always try to hide behind an annoying, sarcastic mask but she brought out the real me.

I know this might be cheesy but it's true. I could finally let the real me out around her.

But things could never work out between us. She's an angel, known for being kind and perfect to everyone, and I'm...well the exact opposite of her. I'm the annoying asshole that no one every takes a second glance at.

I pull back from her. I didn't want to see her reaction. I didn't want to hear what she had to say.

I walk away from Kara and go farther upstream. She doesn't follow me which is good. I just continue to walk, mixed feelings running through my veins. I make sure I'm out of earshot of the makeshift camp before I lose it.

I kick a tree trunk and scream with all my might. I pull at my hair and continue to scream.

I shouldn't have done that. It's only going to go downhill for me now. I won't be able to hide how I feel anymore. She deserves better than me.

Why did I do that?! I shouldn't have done that. I'm an idiot. I should have kept it to myself. She doesn't belong with me so why do I even try? I'm no good for her.

Damn it, I just screwed everything up. I grab a rock and throw it as far as I can across the river, letting out another scream. I lace my fingers behind my head and take deep breaths.

The forest had become silent, listening to me shatter into a million pieces.

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Kara's POV

"He what!"

I wince at Thia's loud voice. "Keep it down!" I harshly whisper.

"Kara, did he really?" She asks in a quieter tone.

I feel a blush forming on my cheeks. "Yes."

A wide smile spreads across Thia's face and she squeals, "Oh my gosh! Evan kissed you!"

"Sh!"

"Sorry." Her wide smile was still present. "And how did you feel about it?"

My cheeks were getting redder by the second.

"You like him too!" She points out.

"What! No, I didn't say that." That was a complete lie.

"Oh please, it's written all across your face. You like him too."

I stare at my feet and quietly say, "Okay...so what if I do?"

She squeals again. "Oh my gosh, you guys would be so adorable!"

I look up at her. "I don't know how it's going to work though. I mean we're exact opposites, destined to hate one another with a burning passion."

Thia smirks. "Maybe that's the point. You know the saying; opposites attract."