I fell asleep last night without even attempting to explain my behavior to Asher. But this morning, he deserved an answer.
I picked up my phone and wiped my puffy eyes before planning what to write. I wasn't exactly sure what he had seen because Dominic had whisked me away so fast... I wasn't sure what I needed to apologize for.
M: I'm sorry about last night. That movie triggered something that really upset me. I should've explained before you left, but I didn't feel up to it. :( So sorry.
An answer didn't come immediately, and I didn't expect it to. I sighed and got up, going to my bathroom to shower and try to forget about it. It was probably the last I would see of him anyway. I wondered if he would tell our friends what had happened. I cringed when I considered what they would all think of me.
The word slut whipped through my mind in his voice. I closed my eyes and refocused, then turned on the hot water. It hissed to life and made a peaceful sound as it splashed on the shower floor like rain.
I brought my phone into the bathroom to play some sad acoustic music and really fall into my feelings. Some might perceive it as moping, but I think sometimes I just needed a moment to feel sad.
Before I got in, I saw a text on my phone. It wasn't Asher.
M: Party on Friday at my house! You're not in school so you can't say you're studying. You coming?
I texted Magnus back with a little smile on my lips because he knew me too well.
M: Is it going to be crazy like last time? I can still feel the pounding in my head.
M: No, it's more of a kickback. Just close friends.
What the hell is a kickback? I'd have to ask one of the boys later.
M: Sounds good! :)
I cringed when I realized Asher would probably be there. He wasn't the type to speak badly about me right in front of my face, but I couldn't stop the mental image of it from paralyzing my mind.
To avoid overthinking, I swiftly turned on a relaxing song and got into the shower.
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Maya (Book #3)
青少年小说Just when Maya thought it was possible to outrun her past, he caught up with her once more. Maya's uncle had been on the run ever since that terrible night so many months ago. She thought she was safe with her new family and protective older brother...
