On the Rocks by Lucero Isabel

Author:Lucero, Isabel
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Kingston Brothers #1
Publisher: Isabel Lucero
Published: 2019-09-08T16:00:00+00:00

An hour later, after I’ve showered, changed, and poured myself a drink, Hunter shows up. I stand in front of the door for several seconds, my heart mimicking his hard and rapid knock. The quickening of my heartbeat is the only movement in my body, as I stand stock-still, contemplating opening the door. For whatever reason, I’m nervous. Perhaps I wasn’t ready to have this conversation, but another succession of knocks snap me out of my thoughts, and I pull open the door.

Hunter appears tired, his facial hair visible in a way it usually isn’t, but he offers a grateful smile as I let him in. We both stand around awkwardly, not used to not hugging and kissing each other upon meeting up. He doesn’t go straight for the couch like he used to, and I don’t know what to say to him.

“Uh, you want a drink?” I ask, holding up my own.

“I’m good. Thanks.”

“Okay, wanna sit down?”

I walk over to the couch, and he follows, sitting on the opposite end.

“Well, first off, thanks for meeting me with me.”

I laugh a humorless laugh. “You don’t have to sound so formal.”

He chuckles. “Sorry.” Hunter clears his throat and takes a couple seconds before continuing. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking since the last time we talked.” His hands come together, his right hand rubbing the knuckles of his left in a nervous gesture. “I want to start off by apologizing for being so selfish. I guess I didn’t realize it. I mean, I know I didn’t. When you brought all of that stuff to my attention, I was shocked. I never thought about the things I was doing.”

“Maybe I should’ve said something sooner.”

“Maybe,” he answers with a shrug. “But this is still one hundred percent on me. I should’ve seen what I was doing. I should’ve realized you were unhappy hanging out with my friends all the time. I guess I just thought you were as happy as I was, but after Friday night, and the way I was being, I get that’s how you probably feel when you’re with my friends.”

“No, Hunter,” I cut in. “I’m never like you when we hang out with your friends. I’ve put forth effort. I’ve tried talking to them and listening to them, but the difference is that your friends ignore me. You all have conversations I can’t contribute to. I end up being forced to entertain myself, but only after I try. You never even tried.”

“I’m sorry. I clearly need to do a better job at paying attention. I can admit that. My friends are…different.”

“You keep saying that. You said my friends were different than yours, and you were right. My friends are different, but different in that they try to talk to you.”

He nods his head. “I get it. I’m sorry. Look, London, I’m here because I want to give us another chance. I want to start over.”

I shake my head. “I don’t know, Hunter.”

Hunter scoots closer, grabbing my hands in his.

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