Why would you do that? I was scared to death. Why wouldn’t you just answer her questions?”
“I kept us together.”
Keely stares at him in shock. “You really are an idiot. What if they would have sent you to one of the other Academies to imprison you there?”
“A chance I had to take.”
“Asmoday, you put yourself in jail just to be able to see me. I can’t believe you did that.
Asmoday is the flower that bloomed despite the spoiled soil he emerged from. You tried to make him like you, but he is too much like his mother. Even your influence cannot change his heart.
Cheryl McIntyreI’m taking you out.” He winks at her. “I have to. It’s been written in the stars.
Cheryl McIntyreYou’re not supposed to go anywhere. Jenny said you’re grounded for getting superended.”
I snort. “Damn, Hope,” Guy sings. “You got superended? I think we need to drop the p in your name ‘cause you is a hoe.
You’re related to her?” I hear Mason say through the door. Then he laughs loudly. He has a great laugh. “Your name is Guy Love?” He barks out a laugh, louder this time. “Ironic, isn’t it?
Cheryl McIntyrePlaying an instrument says you have passion. Taking the time to teach someone else, especially someone younger, says you’re not only sweet, but patient. It told me you obviously like music. Musicians typically appreciate all music, so it told me you were more open. The fact that your little brother thought you were good meant you’re dedicated. And the way he looked at you, like you hung the moon, spoke loudest of all. It told me that someone loved you. That you had to be a good person to have so much respect from your brother when most brothers can’t seem to get along. It told me you were special.
Cheryl McIntyreMason, I’m ruined. I can never give you what you deserve. I’m incapable of loving someone like—like you want. I will never be able to do it right. I will never deserve to be loved.”
My breathing is erratic. I shove myself to my knees and grasp her arms, pulling her toward me once again. “Sometimes never is a distorted perception. I love you, Hope. And I’m not the only one. I know you care about me. I see it in your eyes. I feel it. Everybody needs love. Everybody. And some people need it more than others. You’re a liar if you say you don’t. I’ll do that for you. I’ll love you. All you have to do is let me.”
The wind whispers against my back as if giving me a nudge toward her and I take it as a sign. I propel myself into her, pushing my bare skin to hers. I need to feel her. I need her to feel me.
This is real.
I’m done counting days. Now because of you I’m making the days count.
Cheryl McIntyreYou've turned my wounds into wisdom. Teaching me to learn from my mistakes. Which ones were mine and which were out of my control.
Cheryl McIntyreShe takes deliberately slow steps toward me and I'm a second away from dropping at her feet. This girl is a goddess and I am her slave.
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