AllFreeNovel
Share Us
She’s feisty as hell, and her New York accent matches her attitude perfectly.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
She sighs. “It just means that I saw the way you were staring at her in the kitchen last week. I know what’s going on in that head of yours, but don’t worry, Marc is clueless. He’s just talking some sense into her right now because she’s been texting with her ex.”
“What?” I ask, much louder than I intended to.
“Okay. Apparently, that was the wrong thing to say.” She nods her head, realizing her mistake. “Let’s go grab you a drink. While we are at it, let’s get me one too. I have a feeling we’re both going to need one tonight.”
Chapter 27
Logan
“Okay, remind me never to leave the house with you while you’re looking like that again,” Marc says, shaking his head.
“What? What’s that supposed to mean?” I ask, pretending to be offended, but unable to hold back my laughter.
“It just means...” He looks around, giving dirty looks to any guy who glances our way. “That I’m probably going to end up getting into a fight tonight because these pervs won’t stop looking at my best friend.” He mockingly shields my body with his.
“Alright, Marc.” I pull him down by the arm to sit next to me on the back yard’s patio furniture. “Don’t worry. I can take care of myself.”
“Mmm-hmm,” he hums, jokingly putting up his fists towards a random guy who walks by as if he were going to fight him. Marc must not notice that the guy is holding his boyfriend’s hand and not checking me out in the slightest.
“Okay, what did you want to talk to me about,” I ask, changing the subject.
He takes a deep breath. “Zac.”
“What about Zac?” I look at him as blankly as possible, trying not to give away the uncertainty I feel about this topic.
“Why are you texting him?”
I sigh. “I don’t know. I guess it’s just easy to fall back into that pattern with an ex.”
I avert my eyes from Marc’s judgmental glare.
“Well, you shouldn’t even be giving him the time of day. Not after what he did,” he starts to slightly raise his voice. “What has he been saying?”
“That he wants another chance.” I look at him meekly.
“And what did he say when you told him abso-fucking-lutely not?”
I stay silent.
“Don’t tell me you’re thinking of getting back together with him?” His voice is even louder now.
“I’m not.” I pause. “I don’t know.” I close my eyes, wishing I could get away from this moment. Marc is going to be disappointed with that answer.
“Logan, I love you, but that’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard you say. He’s a huge reason why your life was so difficult back in California!”
His words spark a fire in me. “You’re one to talk! You just hooked up with your cheating ex last week!”
His face falls at my words, instantly flooding me with guilt. “Fuck. Marc, I didn’t mean that. I’m sorry.” I shake my head.
“No, you’re right.” He looks up at me, his voice soft. He pauses a few moments before asking, “How would you feel about me wanting to be with Lauren again?”
“Wait, do you?”
“Just answer the question,” he says without answering mine. “What would you say to me if I told you I was going to get back together with her?”
