I hum.
“Were there feelings there?”
My brows press together, and I shake my head. “No. How could I have feelings for him when I literally knew him for about four hours?”
She pants like a cat in heat. “Would it be weird if I spoke to him?”
I blink once in surprise and pause for a moment. She finally turns to me with wild eyes, and I know she’s a little buzzed right now because I doubt she would have asked if she was sober.
“I don’t mean to like get with him,” she clarifies. “Just to get to know him.”
“No.” I swallow quickly. “Not at all.”
Daisy dips her head to read my expression. “If it’s weird, you can tell me, Ivy. I totally get it.”
Maybe this is what I need, for them to get together so that if Finn ever finds out, shit might not be as bad as it could be.
Daisy watches me for a long moment.
“Honestly,” I exhale, blinking back the tightness in my chest. “It’s fine. He’s Finn’s friend. So go ahead. Knock yourself out.”
She breathes in so deeply, I think she’s about to take off. “Boy, I want to get to know him.”
I grind my teeth into my jaw when she takes another look. A wave of unexpected jealousy hits me right in the sternum, invading my body without permission.
It wouldn’t have worked out anyway, so why am I grieving something that was never there?
I knew him for one night, and even though we had fun, I was the one who left without saying anything. I have no right to feel this alien emotion. It’s pathetic if anything, and I try my hardest to brush it away.
For a split second, I imagine Daisy and JJ together. They’d make a good couple.
“He’s all yours, Dais.” I dig my fingernails into the bark of the log.
She lets out a squeal, a sound I didn’t know she could make. Her arm wraps around me, and she tugs me into a side hug.“Thanks, Iv. You’re the best. Nothing will happen. Doubt he’ll even fancy me. But worth a shot, right?”
“Sure.” I force a smile and hug her back.
Doubt he’ll fancy her? There is absolutely no chance he won’t take one look at her and ask how many children she wants to have.
She has that effect on guys, and I shamefully have been envious of how easily they will fall at her feet. Being her friend throughout high school came with amazing benefits, but a shit tonne of insecurity.
Once she pulls her arms away from me, she stands, straightens herself out, and slides her glossy lips against one another again.
Without another word, she’s walking in the direction of JJ.
I have no idea where she gets her confidence, but sometimes I wish I had it.
She’s charismatic and bubbly without even trying.
I need as much liquid courage as possible to even think about doing what she’s doing.
Before she reaches him, I glance away, downing the last few drops in my cup before forcing myself to stare at the fire. This is far more interesting than having my heart rate increase by watching them.
“Fancy seeing you here.” I jump at the voice and glance up to find Isaac hovering next to the log.
My lips stretch into a smile. “Isaac. Hi.”
“Hi.” He laughs hesitantly. “Mind if I sit?”
