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“You can’t be serious right now. Please tell me you’re lying,” Gregg demanded, the shock still very obvious across his face and I averted my gaze and let out a long sigh. I knew this was gonna be his exact reaction and that’s why it took me this long to tell him. He hated Marco so much and that was very evident.
“I’m not lying, we’re really dating.” I muttered as I met his gaze again and he let out another sound of disbelief before he flopped back in his seat and chugged down most of his beer, already looking so stressed
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“Are you aware of this as well?” Gregg asked Zane this time and I nced sideways to see Zane shrugged easily.
“I am, but it doesn’t mean I approve. She’s aware I think she deserves better than that.” He revealed and I felt myself flush to the roots of my hair while feeling the urge to instantly defend Marco like I usually do, but no sound left my mouth right now.
“Thank you!” Gregg cried out before ncing over at me.
“How did this happen? You promised me you were gonna move on.” He used me and I sighed before leaning forward.
“Stop being so dramatic, Gregg. We got together, so what? It’s not a big deal.” I demanded and Gregg let out augh before narrowing his eyes at me.
“Oh, don’t give me that, Addison. You paused your life for him after he broke your heart. You couldn’t move on for years. Are you forgetting that you were always crying in my arms back then? How could you ever forgive him?” He demanded before adding. “I’m actually mad at you right now, and very disappointed. You made me believe you actually moved on at the wedding! Was that a lie? You told me you hooked up with someone, and lost your v–card. Please tell me you didn’t lose that to that asshole Marco.”
This time, I stiffened and my face instantly med up as I awkwardly cleared my throat while shaking my head. “I- I didn’t lie! I really did hook up with someone else!” I argued but his eyes narrowed as he regarded <ol><li>me. </li></ol>
“Now I find that hard to believe. Didn’t you two exchange numbers? Wasn’t the person interested in something more that you had to return to your asshole ex?” He demanded and my face flushed again as I dragged a hand through my hair while silently wishing Zane wasn’t here right now when I was having a conversation like this with my best friend.
“It was just a hookup, and neither of us wanted more.” I argued before leaning forward. “And I only took Marco back cause he exined it all to me, else i wouldn’t!”
Gregg rolled his eyes. “So you mean he had a tangible reason for hurting you in the past?” He didn’t sound like he believed me but I nodded fast.
“He really does! It was just because of his parents, they forced another girl on him. He told me all about it, he also never moved on from me and that’s why I ended up taking him back.” I exined but Gregg still looked disappointed and that killed me on the inside.
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“So, what’s your status with him now? His side piece? Cause I assumed he still married his fiancee?” He asked and this time I bit back a smile as I shook my head.
“I refused to get together with him that way. I had already left when he called me and revealed that the wedding had been called off! I have more self respect than to get together with him when he’s still with someone else, have a little faith in me, Gregg!” I gushed at thest part in a ruse to make Gregg cheerful again but he still appeared doubtful as he regarded me.
“So… this means he treats you better now?” He asked and before I could respond, Zane snorted beside me and I flushed beet red.
“What does that mean? He still doesn’t treat her better??” Gregg instantly demanded of Zane who scoffed when my eyes met with his. I narrowed my eyes at him, daring him to spill. This was none of his business so he wasn’t supposed to be saying a thing right now. Thankfully, he got the memo and only rolled his eyes before ncing over at Gregg.
“I guess he does treat her well.” He drawled in a very unserious voice that filled me with the urge to smack him over the face.
Gregg still wasn’t happy and I threw my hands up and sighed. “Look, I know you’re disappointed, that’s okay. But, just… trust me, okay? I won’t let him treat me badly this time.”
Gregg reluctantly nodded before he let out a long groan. “I guess I have no choice. After all, you’re old enough to make your own decisions, so you know what’s best for you. I want to trust you so I’m gonna let this go. This doesn’t mean that I support this move or approve it, cause I didn’t. But I guess I can respect your decision.”
I felt moved by his speech and I also felt happy that he was clearlying around a little even though it was barely. I got off the cough and went to engulf him in a tight hug while he huffed and patted my back gently.
“Look out for yourself, okay?” He murmured as he kissed my head and my chest warmed as I nodded while pulling away.
“I promise I will.”
After that, we all began to drink some more. Gregg talked about his wife and kids, and I promised myself toe around when next kids are present. As a godmother of the kids, I barely see them enough and I needed to do a better job.
At some point, I began to feel buzzed while Zane talked about a race he had in two days. Gregg wished he coulde over but would unfortunately be packed with family duties.
“Maybe Addison could go?” Gregg asked before they all nced over at me. My eyes widened as I looked between the two of them before I slowly shook my head. I didn’t want anything that would make me be around Zane by myself, especially after already confirming how weak I get around him.
“I have something by then, so I can’t go.” I mumbled and Gregg hummed, leaning forward to grab another drink. He didn’t ask any question after that, Zane was the one who did and I instantly felt his sharp gaze boring into the side of my face.
“What’s that?<b>” </b>
My insides grew hot as his voice washed over me, and I briefly swiped my tongue over my dried lips as my
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“A date with my boyfriend.” I mumbled.
His eyes
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still lingered on me as he nodded once, then his jaw worked a little as he spoke in a low voice. “I see.”
It suddenly felt too hot in here and I fingered the hoodie I had on as I reached for my drink and downed another mouthful, suddenly feeling extremely breathless on the inside. It looked like my response made him a little mad and I didn’t know why, but it made my insides grow hot, and now I fingered my hoodie again, needling some fresh air.
“Aren’t you hot? You can take that off.” Gregg offered on noticing me pulling on my hoodie again. Usually, I’d have taken it off if it was just I and Gregg, cause I was in nothing but a washed up camisole on the inside, but somehow, with Zane here right now, that felt like it would leave me too bare in his presence, which was ridiculous cause he’s seen me naked more than once.
“I’m good,” I breathed out before reaching for my drink and emptying my can, and I felt myself grow more buzzed. My chest felt hot and tight and my head swam every now and then. I wasn’t drunk, I could still tell all that I was doing, but I was definitely tipsy, and being beside Zane right now was making me feel like I was going crazy.
“You two don’t seem to be getting along.” Gregg murmured offhandedly as he looked between Zane and I and my eyes widened as I stiffened.
“We don’t?” I managed and Gregg nodded.
“Not like I expected. You said you’ve both be friends, right? Yet, you’re barely interacting.” Gregg pointed out and I cussed internally. We were really not interacting directly and that was because we were so focused on pretending nothing went down between us.
Before I could get a word out, Zane had slung his hand over my shoulder and pulled me right into his side, making a startled sound get caught in my throat just as he spoke in a teasing voice. “Oh, we’re friends alright. See?”
My face felt like it was on fire, and my breath had gone all choppy. Zane’s hand on my shoulder was burning right through my hoodie into my skin and that was making my head swim even more.
“We get along swimmingly well, but sometimes we just tend to be lost in our own heads. Doesn’t mean we aren’t cool with each other. Right, Addison?” His twinkling eyes were on me this time and I felt my breath hitch in my throat again as I nodded stiffly, my cheeks flushing and my heart fluttering in my chest.
“Uh, yeah.” I managed weekly, then I subtly tried to pull away from his grip, but his hold tightened and he pulled me into his side even more instead of him topletely loosen his hold. In this position, it was impossible for me to think, not when I could feel every inch of his muscles digging into my side, and how he was emitting a hotness within me that was making me grow dizzy with desire.
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