Page 42 of Heal Me

"Same. I've been trying to eat properly lately." I giggle.

It's not that Sebastian is addicted to fast food, but yes, he is. He can't imagine a day without a burger or pizza.

"And why is that?"

"I decided to be in a better shape."

"But you're already in a good shape," I'm surprised.

Even better than he needs to be. Although Sebastian is a weirdo, he spends a lot of time in the gym.

"I don't know," he shrugs, "I don't like it."

"Maybe there's someone you've started working out for?" I play with my eyebrows and smile.

"No, Ami," Sebastian turns his head to the side.

He's lying, asshole.

"Tell me," I insist quickly, touching his leg.

"There's no one, Ami, we just hang out sometimes."

"Is that what they call it now?" I put the chopsticks aside and put my hands together.

"I don't want to say anything yet, today we might be good together, and tomorrow we'll be strangers."

"Pessimistic philosopher, you are twenty-six, I’m already waiting for nephews, and you’re still looking for the "perfect girl".

"Not the perfect one, Amelia, but the one with whom I’ll feel comfortable, you know that feeling, right?" he asks me.

I know, I really felt comfortable with Danylo.

With Denys. I meant with Denys.

Not Danylo.

"Yes," I nod, hoping Sebastian doesn't notice my quick change of expression.

"Don't worry, if I fall in love with someone, my sister will be the first to know," he ruffles my hair like he always does, and I hit his leg like I always do when he messes up my hair.

"Your punch is stronger now, you've been working out?" he mocks me.

"I've been practising how to defend myself from assholes."

"And how's that going?"

"As you can see, it's not progressing yet, assholes keep appearing in my life. "

"And what about Danylo? He seems cool."

If he means the sexual desire that I've just realised has been haunting me since our first meeting, then yes, Danylo is cool...Very cool…

Chapter 18

Istayed up all night thinking about what was happening to me.

Yes, I haven't been with anyone for three years, and I've even forgotten what it feels like to have sex with someone, to feel someone's body over mine, but after meeting Danylo, this thought hasn't left me.

---