The Fangirl and the Playboy: Fangirls of Evening Shade Book 2 by Piper James

Author:Piper James [James, Piper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-12-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter

Eighteen

Gavin

I can’t stop thinking about last night.

I had so much fun, and it wasn’t all because I got to be close to Willow. Keegan, Bram, Pressley, and even Trace were as welcoming as they were entertaining, treating me like an established member of their friend group and not some interloper trying to infiltrate their ranks.

I honestly felt like I belonged, and when was the last time I felt that way with anyone?

Maybe with Julia. We’ve been practically best friends for more than a decade, so I can be myself around her. No masks. No acting.

That’s how I felt last night.

As if I’ve conjured her, my phone starts to ring, and Julia’s name flashes across the screen. I immediately tense up, but not because I don’t want to talk to her. No, it’s because of what this call probably means.

She begged me to stick close to her when she was here for the convention because she’s been having some issues with the girl she’s dating. Her girlfriend wants to go public, tired of being Julia’s “dirty little secret.” I’ve always encouraged her to be her authentic self, but you can’t force someone who’s not ready to just give up the pretense and live their truth. If she refused her girlfriend’s request too many times, they may have split over it.

And every time Julia has a breakup, she asks me to be seen with her in public. I’m her security wall in case the ex decides to go public with the truth. I’ve always been that for her, ever since the first time I agreed and ended up losing Willow.

Fuck, I hope that isn’t what this is. Not when things are finally mending between Willow and me.

“Hey, you,” I say as a greeting when I answer, hoping there’s no anxiety in my tone.

“Hey, Gav. How are you?”

“I’m good. Really good, actually. This time in Evening Shade has been very…healing.”

“You’ve patched things up with her?” she asks, not missing a beat.

“Not quite,” I say, “but we’re getting there. I told her what really happened between us, that the whole thing was a publicity stunt, and she’s agreed to try to be friends again. But don’t worry, Jules, I didn’t tell her anything you wouldn’t want her to know.”

“I know that, Gav. I trust you. Actually, that’s why I’m calling.”

Fuck. I knew it.

“What’s happened?” I ask. “Did you and Stella break up?”

“Quite the opposite,” she answers quickly, a shaky laugh in her voice. “I’ve realized I really am in love with her, and I don’t want to hide, anymore.”

“Wait, really?” I ask on a rushed exhale. “Jules, that’s great.”

“I’ve been so stupid, trying to hide who I am for all these years. I’m not a kid anymore, and I have nothing to be afraid of. I’m taking an interview with Entertainment Today tonight, and Stella is coming with me. We’re going to announce our engagement.”

“Engagement? Jules. Congratulations. Really. You deserve all the happiness in the world.”

“Thanks, Gavin. I really appreciate your support, but I’m concerned how all this is going to affect you.

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