Page 24 of Still Love You

"Yeah, but in this case she's wasting time going after something that isn't right for her. It's just like with cheerleading. She wasn't the cheerleader type but she still did it and we both know how much she hated it."

I smile. "But she was damn hot in that uniform."

He chuckles. "Can't argue with that. Those legs, that ass, her—"

"Shut the hell up. You're not supposed to be thinking about her that way."

"Every guy thought about her that way. She's hot. And she's even hotter now than she was in high school. She's filled out in all the right places. Which means she'll have her pick of guys this summer. She'll probably have someone by next week."

"Is this your way of making me feel better?" I ask, my muscles tensing up at the thought of some guy going out with Willow.

"It's my way of telling you not to get your hopes up when it comes to her. And don't be surprised if she goes out with someone else."

"She's not going to start something with some guy, knowing she's leaving in September."

"Why wouldn't she? She's obviously not looking for a longterm relationship or she'd still be with you. She just needs a guy to take care of her needs."

"Okay, seriously? Not helping. And for the record, I'd be more than happy to take care of her needs. And she knows that."

"Yeah, but with you there's all this emotion involved. Too much history. If she just wants a summer fling, she'll find someone else."

"She's not going to do that."

"Did you ask her if she wants to get back together with you?"

I keep quiet, choosing not to answer him.

"You did, didn't you? You asked her and she said no."

"She just needs more time."

He sighs. "Silas, I know you want Willow back, but if she wanted that, she would've told you that last night."

"I knew she'd say no. I only asked her to see how she'd react. And she was freaking crying when she told me we can't get back together. That says a lot, Trent."

"Maybe. Or maybe it says she hasn't changed her mind from two years ago. She may still love you, but if she can't see a future with you, she's not going to get back together with you. And if she does, it won't last. She won't stay with you."

"That's your opinion. Not mine."

"Silas, please tell me you are not going to waste your whole summer going after her."

"It's not a waste. I told you, Willow still has feelings for me. She's just not ready to admit it."

"Yeah, great. So she'll date you for a couple months, then break up with you before she goes back to college."

"You're really starting to piss me off. I'm hanging up now."

"I'm just being honest with you. I'm trying to help."

"Well, stop trying. I don't need help. I can figure this out on my own."

"Fine. Whatever." I hear him pop open a can. "Shit. Damn soda just sprayed all over my shirt."

"So what's up with you and this new girl? Must be serious if she spent the night."

"That was more for convenience. I was too tired to drive her home."

Trent doesn't date girls for very long. Two weeks is about all he can handle and then he's ready to move on to someone else.

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