Page 101 of Counter Bet

How did the night turn so suddenly? We were playing a reckless dare. Now my heart feels like it’s been torn from my chest.

I breathe a sigh of relief when I arrive home to a dark house. The last thing I need right now is my mom to see me like this and ask questions.

I unlock the front door and step inside as quietly as I can. When James, the cat, pads up for a fuss, I stroke him behind the ear and whisper, “Hi, sweetie.”

I feed him and go upstairs, cringing every time the stairs creak under my feet. My phone is vibrating in my purse. It stops and then starts back up again.

I close the bedroom door behind me, sink back against it, and slide down to the hard floor. Moonlight filters through the sheer curtains, bathing my room in a silvery glow.

If I questioned my feelings before, I don’t anymore. I’m in love with Ben and Dallas, and it changes everything. It’s no longer just a bit of fun.

I sigh shakily and wipe away the wetness from my cheeks as I power off my phone.

“What am I going to do?” I whisper, rubbing my hand over the ache in my chest.

What am I going to do?

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