The Space Beyond (The Space Between Heartbeats #1.5) by Melissa Pearl

Author:Melissa Pearl [Pearl, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B00FVCV9YI
Published: 2013-10-11T23:00:00+00:00

No problem, pretty girl. I’ll just have to give you two kisses when I see you after school. I hope everything’s okay. Let me know if you need a lunchtime study partner — xx

My mushy smile quickly fades as I try to decide how to respond to him. I rub my thumb over the locked screen then slip it into the side pocket of my bag. I’ll reply later when I've thought of something comical to say. Right now, I'm feeling too frustrated.

I pull in a breath and start off down the hallway. If I’m going to get to the mayor's office today, I need to get moving. I start playing with different ways of telling the mayor my story, hating each one. This is going to suck.

"Nicky, wait."

Adam's quiet words scuttle down the hallway after me.

I slowly spin back to face him. His bag is over his shoulder. He's clutching it nervously, tapping his index finger on the shoulder strap.

I don't say anything, just wait for him to catch up with me. It doesn't take long with his big strides. He peers down at me, his forehead scrunched with worry.

"Okay, I'll come."

My mouth drops open. "You'll come? To talk to your dad?"

Adam shakes his head. He almost looks as if he's in physical pain. His eyes are so filled with anguish. "No," he whispers. "I'll come with you to talk to the mayor."

My eyes bulge wide. "Are you…are you sure?"

He swallows and looks away from me, studying some speck on the wall for a second. His finger is still tapping. The rhythm is steady, but not soothing. He looks like a jittery mess.

"Yeah, Nicky. I'm sure."

He sounds anything but. I decide not to let this bother me and turn towards a side door that will lead us to the student parking lot.

“So, how do you want to get to City Hall?” I glance over my shoulder. Adam is reluctantly trailing behind me.

“We can drive,” he murmurs, picking up his pace and brushing past me.

“Do you have a car?”

“Uh…yeah.” Adam gives me a nervous smile. “Mom’s working from home today, and she’s finally letting me drive the Mustang again.”

I jerk to a stop and swallow. He was driving the Mustang the night he hit me. He’s standing there expecting me to get into the car that nearly killed me.

Adam slowly turns, his handsome face twisting into a remorseful frown. Our gazes connect for a brief moment, but we both jump away from eye contact. The chasm between us is huge and filled with so many things that have never been said.

I think back to his apology in the hospital. It seemed heartfelt at the time; I just have to get over myself. Dale needs me to be brave and get my ass into that Mustang.

I raise my chin and step past Adam, my voice quivering as I say, “Well, let’s get going then.”

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