The Perfect Distraction (Volume 1) by Melissa Rolka

Author:Melissa Rolka [Rolka, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781492849605
Amazon: 149284960X
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2013-09-27T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

We get to the Brew and Pub just a little after five and I am relieved to be out of the dorm. I haven’t got a text or call from Kyle in over an hour now. Brandon orders us a couple pitchers of beer and is able to with no problems. We just hang out for a while talking. I notice that Derek and Kelly haven’t really talked. Derek makes his way next to me and asks to talk to me. I glance at Kelly, but she pretends not to notice. He drags a chair in between me and Maggie and leans into me. He asks me if I’m ok and tells me not to worry about Kyle that they all are here for me. It’s sweet and I’m happy that Derek has become such a good friend. We drink our beers in silence for a moment. Then I decide I want to ask him about Kelly. Something is just off about this situation. It’s almost like they are trying to not hurt my feelings.

“Do you like Kelly?” I figure I should just come out with it. The alcohol brings out my boldness like always. I give him an encouraging smile and he moves his eyes down to his beer.

“I don’t want you to be upset or hurt or anything like that though.”

“What? I think you two would be great for each other. Why would I be upset?” It’s loud in here and Kelly is wrapped up in a conversation with the other girls and a couple guys who joined in.

“I don’t know, I just, uh… You know I’ve l liked you more than a friend, Kate, even though you were clear with me. I can’t lie that I haven’t hoped all this time that something might change for you.” He inhales and looks up at me. “You’ve never led me on or gave me a reason to think it would though.”

“I’m sorry. You’re right, I guess I’ve always sensed that a little. You are a good friend and I’m glad we are friends. I know that sounds stupid, but it’s true. I want you to be happy. Kelly’s a great girl… Do you like her?”

“Thanks, I’m glad we are friends too. I know that’s what we should be too. And yea, I do like her.” He grins at me and moves his arm around my shoulders to give me a friendly hug.

“Then you need to go for it!” I tell him between a laugh. He is visibly relieved to have talked to me. He asks me more about Kyle, but I don’t divulge anything other than that I broke up with him. After a few moments he makes his way over to Kelly and sits down next to her. The smile she shines on him is so heartwarming it makes me truly happy.

I glance down at my phone and see I missed a text. The name that flashes across the screen has me smiling internally.

Where r u? Reed

I glance at the time and see its quarter to eight.

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