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I refrained from glancing back, dreading her expression. The bitter air was cold against my skin, but it did nothing to numb my turmoil. I messed everything up.

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LUNA

THREE WEEKS. Three weeks since I’d spoken to Hudson. Three weeks since he kissed me. I’d never been more confused. Not because he kissed me, but because of how his kiss made me feel.

I sat cross-legged on my bed, a frustrated sigh escaping my lips as I’d been venting to Maya for the past hour.

“I don’t get why he’s acting like this.” I said, running a hand through my hair.

She sprawled out on a beanbag chair, looking at me with sympathy.

“Maybe he’s embarrassed because you rejected him.”

I shook my head.

“I didn’t reject him. I was too shocked to kiss back.”

Maya’s eyes widened as she almost launched out of her seat.

“Are you saying you would have kissed him back?”

My cheeks reddened as I sat up straighter.

“I think I would have. My feelings for him were unclear until he kissed me.”

She squealed in delight before tackling me onto the bed.

“This is amazing!” She exclaimed. “You like Hudson Wilder.”

I would have laughed if someone had said that months ago. I buried my face in my hands as my cheeks burned more.

“Why do I feel this way?” I asked. “Hudson doesn’t do relationships.”

She waved her hand dismissively.

“It’s obvious he’s been pining over you for years.” She said. “You failed to realize it because you were caught up in Austin.”

I bit my lip, hope blossoming in my chest.

“Should I talk to him about it?”

“Absolutely,” she said. “You need to tell him how you feel.”

I hesitated, my heart racing.

“I don’t know. What if he doesn’t feel the same way?”

She offered me an encouraging smile.

“He does. Trust me. Take the chance.”

Taking a deep breath, I nodded.

“Okay,” I said, a small smile forming on my lips. “I’ll do it. I’ll tell him how I feel.”

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