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Blake looks at her with a massive grin as he says, "Elliot?"

Allie’s face turns into a disgusted look, and she glares at him.

"Let's go home," Blake says with a laugh, wrapping his arm around my shoulder. I'm a little lost about this conversation and too tipsy to care.

We slide into Blake’s car, which is parked just outside. Allie’s phone goes off, she answers it and has a hushed conversation with someone as Blake drives. When she puts the phone down, Allie asks, "Hey, can I stay at your house tonight, Izzy? My dad is back, and I don't want him to see me like this."

"Yeah, sure," I say and look back at Blake, who has tension written all over him and a frown on his face. I touch his arm to get his attention. "You okay?" I ask gently.

He seems to snap out of it and smiles at me. "Yes, I’ll drop you off, and we will have to do our plans tomorrow." He winks at me as he rubs his hand up and down my leg.

We arrive home soon enough. Blake kisses me gently and tells me to drink a glass of water before bed. I giggle at him for his over-protectiveness before waving bye.

“Let’s get some food,” Allie whispers when I’ve locked the front door, and I giggle as I nod. We both tip toe into the kitchen like ninjas and find cupcakes in the fridge. We both sit at the counter and eat them.

“I found a phone.” Allie holds up an iPhone and laughs as she messes with it. After a while, she puts it down and we walk out of the kitchen giggling.

“Whose phone was that?” I ask as we crawl up the stairs.

“Don’t know.” She laughs.

Allie crashes in my bed when we get into my room, and I do the same, just chucking off my shoes. I pass out as soon as my head hits the pillow.

Chapter22

IZZY

Why is it so bright?I lift my head, and that hurts as much as the light. Blinking a few times, I realise I'm in my bed with Allie, who is softly snoring.I climb out of bed and grab a hoodie, a blue tunic dress, and leggings before heading into the shower.When I'm clean, I walk back into my room with my head killing me, and Allie is just waking up. I don’t remember much of the night, other than dancing and mind-blowing sex. Did Allie really tell Blake I said that? I don’t know.

"Morning, sleepyhead," I say and smile at her.

"No noise, it hurts," she says with a yawn, and I giggle at her.

"I left towels and some of my clothes in the bathroom for you. I think we are the same size. There is an unopened toothbrush under the counter."

"Thanks, bestie," she says, and I laugh, remembering calling her that. I had such a fun night with Allie, and then I remember the rest of the night as a blush rises up my neck.

"So, how was the hot sex last night?" Allie asks with a mischievous smile, as if she can read my mind.

"Epic, and damn, I'm addicted to him."I groan, looking up at the ceiling.

"You love him, is what you mean."

I look at her confused. "I think so, maybe? I’ve never been in love before so it’s confusing," I say, as I'm not sure if my feelings for him are real or more lust. Yes, I want to spend every moment with him, but is that love? He makes me laugh, and my chest actually hurts when I think about how much I care for him. I can't think of a life without Blake in it.

I love all the things he does and who he is. I love him. I actually love him.

I stand there looking at Allie, and a smile lights up my face. It’s not lust because if it was I wouldn’t care. Lust demands to be given into, and love builds over time until you can’t walk away.

"He loves you too, you know," she whispers to me as she walks into the bathroom.

"I'm going to make breakfast so come down when you want," I shout through the door.

I hear a muffled,"Shush, okay," which makes me laugh.

I walk into the kitchen, still feeling my head banging, and all the boys are there eating bacon, eggs, and toast, by the looks of it. My mouth waters, and I make two plates of food for me and Allie. I sit down after pouring two orange juices.

"Are you having two meals today, sis?" Sebastian looks at the table with a confused look.

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