out of my man whore ways. I have to take this chance.
“ No, I won’t forget about it. I only ended the kiss because when I kiss you, I want you to remember every little detail about it- the way my lips feel against yours, the way my hands will feel running through your silky hair, and most importantly, how it makes you feel inside. I got a glimpse of what kissing you will feel like earlier, but I want you to have that experience too.” Wow, I’m pretty impressed with myself. I’ve never spoken to a girl like that before. Maisie turns me into a poet!
“I don’t know , Jesse. I don’t think I’m ready for a relationship yet. I’ve recently got out of one, and I don’t know if I can handle another just yet.” Her face falls when she talks about her past relationship. It must be a touchy subject.
“How about we just hang out, get to know each other, and we can see what happens in the future? I’m in no rush. We’ll do things at your pace?”
“Okay. I can do hanging out. I’m not promising anything will ever happen between us , though. I don’t know if I will ever be ready,” she whispers the last part so quietly; I don’t think I was meant to hear it. Taking out my cell from my pocket, I hand it to her to enter her digits.
“ Well, I’ll talk to you soon then. Sweet dreams, Maisie,” I say, taking my cell from her and then walking away, her door quietly closing behind me.
The ride home gives me time to think. My head is telling me I should have left her alone. No good can come of this. Love is a disease. My heart is telling me not to let her go, to get to know her and let someone in for once. Even though I should listen to my head, I listen to my heart.
Chapter 4
Maisie
Eurgh. Somebody close the blinds. It’s far too early to be up after the night I had.
Ring ring .
What is that sound? Somebody make it stop before my head explodes!
Ring ring .
Eurgh . My cell phone. Who is ringing at this time in the morning? Do they know it’s not acceptable to ring before ten on a Sunday?
Reaching for my cell phone on the bedside cabinet, I answer without bothering to see who it is.
“Hello.” Great. I sound like a frog. I need water, now.
“Good morning , croaky,” a guy laughs on the other end of the line.
“Erm... Who is this?”
“I’m offended that you don’t recognize my voice, Maisie.” The guy laughs again. Jesse. How did he get my number? Come on, Maisie, think! Ohhhh, I gave it to him last night. What was I thinking?
“Oh, sorry. I’m still half asleep, and I totally forgot that I gave you my number.” I mentally cringe at admitting that last part.
“After how much you drank last night, I’m not surprised. Anyway, I called to see if you wanted to hang out today? I was thinking about maybe going to the zoo . I haven’t been there for a few years. What do you think?” Well, if I wasn’t awake before, I sure am now.
Sitting up in bed, I squint out of the window , trying to think of a reply. Damn it. I said we could start hanging out and get to know each other. That’s it. I should not be allowed to be left alone talking to a hot guy when I’ve had too much to drink. Why did Chloe allow Jesse to take me home, when only a few hours prior, I explained my situation with Jesse to her? I’m going to have serious words with my so called best friend. Now, I have no choice but to go and spend time with him. Alone. This is going to be fun.
“Erm. Yeah, the zoo is fine. Give me thirty minutes?” I’m in dire need of a shower. I have vodka coming out of my pores! Hang on... maybe I should stay smelling like shit. That way, he might leave me alone, and I won’t have to try and get to know him? Hmm, it’s tempting...
“Great. I’ll pick you up in thirty. See you soon , Maisie.” Wait, he drives a motorbike!
“ NO, WAIT...” He’s already hung up. Great, now I have to ride on his killer machine again, except I’m sober this time. Pull up your big girl panties, you
“ No, I won’t forget about it. I only ended the kiss because when I kiss you, I want you to remember every little detail about it- the way my lips feel against yours, the way my hands will feel running through your silky hair, and most importantly, how it makes you feel inside. I got a glimpse of what kissing you will feel like earlier, but I want you to have that experience too.” Wow, I’m pretty impressed with myself. I’ve never spoken to a girl like that before. Maisie turns me into a poet!
“I don’t know , Jesse. I don’t think I’m ready for a relationship yet. I’ve recently got out of one, and I don’t know if I can handle another just yet.” Her face falls when she talks about her past relationship. It must be a touchy subject.
“How about we just hang out, get to know each other, and we can see what happens in the future? I’m in no rush. We’ll do things at your pace?”
“Okay. I can do hanging out. I’m not promising anything will ever happen between us , though. I don’t know if I will ever be ready,” she whispers the last part so quietly; I don’t think I was meant to hear it. Taking out my cell from my pocket, I hand it to her to enter her digits.
“ Well, I’ll talk to you soon then. Sweet dreams, Maisie,” I say, taking my cell from her and then walking away, her door quietly closing behind me.
The ride home gives me time to think. My head is telling me I should have left her alone. No good can come of this. Love is a disease. My heart is telling me not to let her go, to get to know her and let someone in for once. Even though I should listen to my head, I listen to my heart.
Chapter 4
Maisie
Eurgh. Somebody close the blinds. It’s far too early to be up after the night I had.
Ring ring .
What is that sound? Somebody make it stop before my head explodes!
Ring ring .
Eurgh . My cell phone. Who is ringing at this time in the morning? Do they know it’s not acceptable to ring before ten on a Sunday?
Reaching for my cell phone on the bedside cabinet, I answer without bothering to see who it is.
“Hello.” Great. I sound like a frog. I need water, now.
“Good morning , croaky,” a guy laughs on the other end of the line.
“Erm... Who is this?”
“I’m offended that you don’t recognize my voice, Maisie.” The guy laughs again. Jesse. How did he get my number? Come on, Maisie, think! Ohhhh, I gave it to him last night. What was I thinking?
“Oh, sorry. I’m still half asleep, and I totally forgot that I gave you my number.” I mentally cringe at admitting that last part.
“After how much you drank last night, I’m not surprised. Anyway, I called to see if you wanted to hang out today? I was thinking about maybe going to the zoo . I haven’t been there for a few years. What do you think?” Well, if I wasn’t awake before, I sure am now.
Sitting up in bed, I squint out of the window , trying to think of a reply. Damn it. I said we could start hanging out and get to know each other. That’s it. I should not be allowed to be left alone talking to a hot guy when I’ve had too much to drink. Why did Chloe allow Jesse to take me home, when only a few hours prior, I explained my situation with Jesse to her? I’m going to have serious words with my so called best friend. Now, I have no choice but to go and spend time with him. Alone. This is going to be fun.
“Erm. Yeah, the zoo is fine. Give me thirty minutes?” I’m in dire need of a shower. I have vodka coming out of my pores! Hang on... maybe I should stay smelling like shit. That way, he might leave me alone, and I won’t have to try and get to know him? Hmm, it’s tempting...
“Great. I’ll pick you up in thirty. See you soon , Maisie.” Wait, he drives a motorbike!
“ NO, WAIT...” He’s already hung up. Great, now I have to ride on his killer machine again, except I’m sober this time. Pull up your big girl panties, you
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