Alive (Mended Hearts #1)

Alive (Mended Hearts #1) by Beth Maria

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God, they are related and he’s not interested in her.
    “Jake, you’re such a pig! These girls are more than a piece of meat , you know? They have feelings, unlike you, you heartless bastard!” the blonde girl suddenly pipes in, giving Jake the dirtiest look I have ever seen.
    “ Chloe, you’re just jealous because you want a piece of me,” he replies, rubbing his hands down his body while giving Chloe a smirk.
    “Yeah right , and end up catching STDs? I don’t think so. Plus, I rather like your friend Evan. He’s a real man, and he seems like a gentleman, which you certainly aren’t.” Now it’s Chloe with the smirk on her face, and Jake looks like someone just stole his puppy. The sexual tension between those two is really thick.  I find Maisie shaking her head at them, and it makes me smile. She must be used to the bickering between them then. I’m going to have to have words with Jake and get the details.
    “Anyway, it’s getting late , and I have practice tomorrow, so I’m going to head off. Maisie, would you like a lift home?” Please let her say yes.
    “Erm... I’m getting a lift from Chloe. Thanks any way , though.” The smile that was on my face disappears.
    “Maisie, I can’t drive , and neither can you. We’ve both had too much to drink. I’ll get a lift home from Evan. I’m sure he won’t mind. Go ahead. Get a lift from Jesse.” Chloe smiles at me, while Maisie is shooting me looks evil enough to kill a person on the spot.
    “Okay. Come on then.” Maisie sighs, following me out to my Ducati. It’s a good thing that I decided to bring my helmet tonight.
    I give Maisie the helmet, but she doesn’t put it on. Instead, she just stares at it.
    “I’m not getting on that thing , Jesse. I value my life too much to willingly get on a killing machine!” Maisie near enough shouts at me.
    “I’ll ride slowly . I promise. Now get the helmet on, please.”
    “No way. I’m not getting on that thing.”
    “Well , I guess you’re walking home then.” I get onto my bike and kick the stand up.
    “Fine ,” she huffs, putting on the helmet. Getting back off the bike, I make sure the helmet is secure, and then help her on. She wraps her arms around my chest like a vice. I like the feel of her close to me, her chest pressed so tightly against my back that not a slither of space is between us. Gunning the engine, we race off down the street, her grip getting even tighter.
     
    ****
     
    Ten minutes later, we are at Maisie’s dorm room. I never had to stay in the dorms. I didn’t see the point in paying extra expenses when I live just down the road. Plus, that way, I can be there for my mom when she needs me.
    “Thanks for the ride. I’ll see you around sometime, maybe ,” Maisie says, trying to get off my bike.
    “I’m going to walk you up. It’s late, and it wouldn’t be very gentlemanly of me if I didn’t make sure you got in okay.” She’s going to protest, but I’m not taking no for an answer, especially in the state that she’s in. People might take advantage of her.
    “Fine, but you’re not coming in. You can stand at the door.” Wow. I was expecting a fight on this. She amazes me all the time . She’s so hot and cold, it’s confusing, and I don’t ever get confused by women.
    One flight of stairs later, and we’re standing outside of her door. I should leave, but I don’t want to without explaining about why I ended the kiss earlier. She needs to know that I didn’t reject her.
    “About the kiss earlier...”
    “Don’t worry about it. I’ve forgotten about it already. I shouldn’t have kissed you, and I’m sorry.” This would be an easy way out. I could just say okay and be done with it. That way, I wouldn’t end up hurting her in the long run. However, I can’t just leave it. I feel pulled to her for reasons I’m not sure about, but I have to find out what it means, otherwise I won’t be able to forgive myself. Maisie could be the girl to change me

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