“We could go over and say hello. I was thinking about taking Mrs. Lee some soup, since she hasn’t been feeling the best lately.”
“You can.” I turned away from the window, going back to the couch.
“Did Jasper do something?”
Other than pretty much say he had feelings, then said we needed to talk? Nope. Not at all.
I shook my head.
“I wish I knew what happened, so I could try to fix it for you.”
“I’m fine.” Maybe if I said it enough, I could believe it too.
Thankfully, I was saved by whatever else Dawn wanted to talk about as her phone began to ring. She muttered something about work before disappearing back into her office.
Sighing, I tried to get my mind off of Jasper. I hadn’t succeeded so far, and I highly doubted I would anytime soon.
I’d never get the answers to why my mind and heart wanted him. Why I found safety and comfort in a male, out of everyone else in the world.
I tried to read for another few minutes before giving up, again. Instead, I picked up my phone and sent a text to Noah. At least he’d answer me.
I had yet to reach out to Asher himself. Our meeting, the one and only, felt like it was my fault. Then I broke down and couldn’t function. I felt horrible, since I never wanted any of that for either of us.
Noah – hey! Hi!
I cracked a smile. He was always happy.
Me – Question. How do I get someone out of my head?
Noah – You can’t. I tried. Keep them in your head. Unless it’s voices. Is it voices?
Me – No. My neighbor. But they...
What could I say that didn’t give it all away?
Noah – Don’t like ya that way. Got it. Well, move. Simple.
I huffed. So not an option either.
Noah – Ashie says –
My phone rang, scaring me as Noah’s name came flashing on the screen.
“Hi?” I squeaked.
“Hey! Asher! Use your own damn phone!”
I had to pull my own phone away from my ear as Noah’s voice came through.
“Koda? Hey,” Asher said, easily ignoring his friend. Or whatever they were. “Is this about Jasper?”
“Jasper! I like him. Is that who you have a crush on?”
I blushed; glad they couldn’t see me. I grunt, not wanting to deny or approve of that idea.
“I think this is where you need to talk to him, hon.”
“No thanks.”
