Your Exception by Starr Bria

Author:Starr, Bria [Starr, Bria]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-12-18T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Logan has invited me over nearly every night. I usually turn him down, trying to prove a point to myself that I don’t need him, but I’ve been turning the volume on my phone up at night so I won’t miss his call. I know I’m playing with fire, but I just can’t help myself. I’m attracted to that fire, and I’m begging to get burned.

I’m at my desk reading when Cassidy pops her head in my door. “Jack’s here. Come with us to Kally’s Place. It’ll just be us three, I swear.”

“All right, give me a few minutes, and I’ll be ready.”

“Yay! I’m so excited. Both my bitches will be at my side today!”

I love it at Kally’s. It’s expensive, so I rarely get to eat here, but there’s something about being outside by the lake with the breeze that’s incredibly peaceful. I keep to myself while Cassidy and Jack talk. I am drowned in my own thoughts and I don’t have much to add to their conversation.

After our meal, I excuse myself and walk outside. I spot the vacant bench towards the water and head towards it. There’s a little dirt path that leads down to where I sit and watch the waves, embracing the calm I feel. I burrow myself a little deeper into my sweater as I’m surrounded by fresh, clean air. The wind blows through the colorful leaves, moving the trees in all the same direction like a ripple effect, as small waves of foamy water rush towards my feet. I sit there for several minutes, letting my mind think of nothing as I take in what warmth I can from the November sun that’s much too far away to give a whole lot of heat.

Cassidy starts yelling my name from behind me, breaking my peace and quiet. I hope to come back out here again soon. Sadness washes over me as I stand and trudge back towards the parking lot.

“Do you wanna come out with me tonight?” Cassidy slyly asks.

“To the bar? No. No way.”

“Why not? You said you were making more of an effort to go out and do things.”

“I know I did, but I didn’t mean the bar. I’m sorry, it’s just that…well, haven’t you noticed that every time shit hits the fan, it’s at a bar?”

“But Draven is playing tonight. Zach will be there. You’ll be fine. And no matter what you think, those people are your people. Jen, Connor, me...we’re all there, every night. And deep down, a part of you still loves it there. I know it.”

“Sometimes I miss it, until I think about all the drama that goes on there.”

“Please? For me?”

“Maybe for a little bit, but not all night. Okay?”

“I’ll take what I can get.”

“Besides, Draven plays there at least once a month, if not more. You know that I know this.”

“Yeah,” she says slyly. “I know.”

*****

I pull into my old place of work. I’ve been avoiding this place, amongst others. I don’t mind seeing Logan from time to time, but I fear the day I see him and Holly together again.

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