Page 92 of Silk Sheets

“Nothing,” I answered, shaking my head. I shot Logan an apologetic look, but he shook his head, planting a kiss on my cheek before disappearing into the bathroom.

“You only call me ‘mommy’ when you’re guilty.”

I couldn’t help but laugh. “I didn’t do anything,” I smiled defensively. “You okay? What’s going on?”

“I wanted to ask if you could have dinner with us sometime, but then I got worried because you weren’t answering and that’s not like you.”

“I was studying,” I lied. “And of course, I’d love to,” I agreed, getting off the bed.

I left Logan’s room, heading over to mine.

I missed her. I missed waking up and seeing her. I missed talking to her before bed. I missed her presence. I knew that someday I’d have to leave, but I didn’t think it’d be this soon.

My mom was my best friend, and nothing and no one would change that. I needed this phone call. I neededher.

* * *

“Look who finally decided to show up,” Solace announced as I approached her, Asher and Daisy at our usual spot. “Andshe’s glowing?”

Daisy giggled. “Does Mr. Muscle from the party have anything to do with this?” she smirked as I found my seat beside her—opposite Asher and Solace.

“Maybe I’m just happy because I have the most amazing best friends in the world,” I shrugged. “Ever think about that?”

“Oh, he fucked yougood,” Solace grinned and my face dropped. Daisy erupted into a contagious laughter and Asher seemed appalled by this conversation.

“Not denying it is even worse, D,” Asher added and I opened my mouth to speak but shut it immediately.

“Maybe he did. So what?” I shot back.

“Slut,” Solace emphasized and I reached over to slam my hand over her mouth.

“Stop!” I laughed and she wiggled away from me with a huge smile.

“Does he have a brother…?” she trailed off and I didn’t miss the shift in Asher’s demeanor.

“Or a cousin?” Daisy chimed in.

“Or a sister?” I finished for Asher but he flashed me a half-assed smile before looking down at the water bottle in front of him.What just happened?“It’s time for class, let’s go,” I changed the topic of conversation as I got up, swinging my bag over my shoulder.

“Ah, yes. Professor Logan Hale here Icome. Literally,” Solace fanned herself and my head snapped to her. “Kidding,” she pecked my cheek and Daisy hid a laugh.

We made our way to Logan’s classroom and for once, we weren’t late. Logan and I had somewhat gotten better at the longing gazes, and the heavy tension whenever we were in close proximity. So, therefore I’d say class was a success.

After my first two classes I slipped into the library, heading straight to the back. I needed to catch up on some assignments and this was the perfect place to do so.

After getting through a decent amount of work, I couldn’t help slowly lower my head on the table. I yawned, getting comfortable.Just five minutes.

I awoke to the sound of tapping against the table. My head snapped up in fear—realizing I had completely fallen asleep.

I let out a breath of relief seeing Chase sitting opposite me with his pointer finger tapping the desk.

“Oh, it’s you,” I lazily smiled. I reached forward to grab his hand but he pulled back, slipping his hand into his pocket and my brows drew together in confusion.

Something flickered behind his eyes and I looked around.Right. Public library.

“Last aisle,” he nodded and I fought back a smile before getting up. Thankfully, the library was huge and very few people wandered near the back.

I slipped into the last aisle, feeling his arms snake around my waist seconds later.