Nothing Compares by Leigh Allen

Author:Leigh Allen [Allen, Leigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-04-07T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 9

Loving Talon was like riding a Ferris Wheel. There were moments where you felt so high that you could touch the sky, but then, as the wheel would continue its circular journey, you would feel the disappointment of the descent, knowing the feeling of pure joy was almost over. That was how our relationship functioned. Almost like we were living in our own personal twisted version of a carnival. One minute we were perfect and in love-- sitting at the top of the Ferris Wheel, and untouched by the rest of the world. But then, when Talon found his anger taking over, it was our spiraling downfall that made me feel like what we had was about to be over.

It was exhilarating and exhausting all at the same time. I wasn’t sure if me staying with Talon was the best decision, but I couldn’t find a way to leave him either. My love for him just ran too deep.

I had spent the better part of Sunday night working on homework and trying to catch my breath. Talon had become more possessive lately and I couldn’t find a moment for myself. Hollis and Allison had wanted me to go see a movie with them, but I told them I wasn’t feeling well. I knew they knew something was wrong, but I was thankful that they didn’t pry.

On Monday morning, I found myself walking faster than usual as I rushed to my locker. I wanted to grab my books and head to my first hour. Thankfully, several of our classes were separated between upstairs and downstairs, so if I timed it just right, I could make it before Talon had time to sneak upstairs.

Just as I grabbed my things and closed my locker, I was startled when Talon placed his hand on my shoulder.

“Hey babe. I called you last night, but you didn’t answer,” he said, giving me an annoyed frown.

I tried to muster a smile. There was no way I could be honest and tell him that I just needed some space. He would take it as something negative and I really didn’t want to fight with him.

“I’m sorry. I had a horrible headache and turned off my phone,” I said.

“I drove by your house, too, and was going to stop by, but you didn’t answer,” he stated again, like he was poking for a hole in my story.

“You should've come over,” I said.

That seemed to calm some of the tension flowing from Talon, but still, I could tell he was agitated that I hadn’t answered his calls.

“Yeah, maybe. But, Mike came over and I decided just to give you some space.”

“Oh, well, that’s good,” I added, still wearing my cheesy grin.

“Are you coming over this evening after school? I don’t have any plans and dad and Gloria are both working late,” he added, finally offering me a smile.

And, just like that, we were back to being us.

The disastrous beautiful couple.

“Sure, I missed you,” I add, leaning in to him.

Instinctively, he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me in closer.

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