[ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
.With a small, calming breath, I slowlyopened the door. Oh my God! Hilary shrieked, herhand flying to cover her mouth. Are youall right? God, I& I am so sorry.Please,can I just come in? I haven t been able tosleep at all since Caleb told me whathappened to you last night.I held the door open, moving asidefor Hilary to enter before stepping backin the way to block Caleb from following. I ll talk to you later, I told himcalmly, unable to deal with both of themso early in the morning. Cassandra, I truly am sorry, Calebwhispered, unable to hold my gaze. Ishould have looked into his background,I had no clue the guy was dangerous, Iswear. I know.We ll talk later.I promise. Islowly shut the door, feeling worse.I stood behind the closed door for afew silent moments before turning on myheel and finding Hilary staring back atme, her eyes hooded and face pale.Shewasn t lying about not sleeping.I d neverseen her look that bad before. I can t freaking believe this.I had noidea, she said, her hands workedanimatedly as she spoke. If Caleb hadtold me the guy had been to prison Inever would have tried setting you upwith him.You know I want to see youstart dating, but God, not with a guy likethat.I walked past her, plopping backdown on the couch and pulling theblanket over my lap.I curled upcomfortably and grabbed my bowl ofcereal. Come on, say something, shepleaded, walking toward me.I took a large bite of cereal, chewingslowly and watched Hilary tensely take aseat across from me in the armchair. Your lip looks& bad.Do you wantme to get you something for it? I can runto the pharmacy?I took another large bite of cereal.Hilary sat there, squirming in front of mewaiting for me to speak.She sat up on the edge of the chair,her shoulders slumped forward, handsfidgeting together. Listen, you know Ilove you.You re my best friend! Hervoice raised an octave higher. I wouldnever set you up on a date if I thoughtthe guy would hurt you.You have tobelieve me! Her eyes glistened withunshed tears.I swallowed my last bite of FruitLoops, and leaned forward to set theempty bowl on the table in front of us.AsI leaned back up I gave her a small smile. I know, I said sincerely, tilting myhead slightly to one side. I just wantedto see how much groveling I could getout of you. You re horrible! You know thatright! Hilary scolded, throwing one ofthe small pillows at me.Catching it, I laughed, wincing at thepain shooting from my lips and placedthe pillow behind my back as I settledfarther in the sofa. I deserved it. Hilary sighed fallingback into the chair, looking relieved I wasfinally talking. I was so worried.Calebcame over at midnight banging on mydoor to tell me what happened.He feelshorrible.He thinks it s all his fault and I It is his fault! I interrupted loudly,furrowing my brows. He never meant for Stop defending him, Hilary! I yelledstanding up unable to sit still reliving it. Caleb screwed up, and Logan wasattacked because of it! Caleb thought the guy just had a runof bad luck in his past.He was trying tohelp him out by giving him a job. I get that, I do, but that doesn tmean he should keep the guy s pasthidden from potential dates.What if Iwould have brought Kurt back here like Iwas planning? I asked, raising my brows. I know.I feel terrible. Her hand slidlistlessly across her forehead and downher long hair. How did Logan getinvolved last night by the way? He showed up at the bar.He wantedto protect me unlike everyone else. That s not true, Caleb just didn tknow everything.He wanted to see thegood in Kurt.Is Logan all right? Hilaryasked, genuinely concerned. Caleb said itwas a pretty nasty fight.Rumor has itKurt is still in the hospital. Yeah, Logan sent me a text earlier.And as far as Kurt is concerned, I hopehe rots in prison! I frowned, walkingback over to Hilary. I know this was notyour fault.And I also know that Calebwould never put anyone in harm s way.I ll talk to him, all right, but not today.Hilary nodded, and stood up pullingme in for a hug. I m just glad you re allright.Hilary and I spent the rest of the morningand afternoon hanging out like a coupleof teens.Buried under a heaping pile ofpillows and sheets, snuggled on thecouch, and watching reruns of ourfavorite shows. Seriously? Dan and Blair? Ugh! Iscowled, fast-forwarding through theirscenes on screen together.Hilary popped an Oreo in her mouth,giggling at the look of loathing coveringmy face. I agree Chuck and Blair all the way.Although, he really needs to stop sleepingwith everything in heels. Hilary giggledbefore taking a giant swig of milk andmaneuvering to face me. Speaking ofrich playboys, what is going on with youand Logan, anyway? I thought you werecompletely done with him afterinterrupting his night. I was, I mean& I am, I didn t knowhow I felt anymore so instead of dwellingon it, I snatched the bag of Oreos fromHilary s lap.I shot her a fierce look whenI realized the bag was empty. Okay, youare so going jogging every morning thisweek. Don t try to change the subject,Hilary scolded. I think its sweet he waslooking out for you.From what Calebtells me, the guy really isn t so bad. Logan showing up last night wasanything but a romantic gesture, Iscowled. But if he hadn t, I hate to thinkof what might have happened.I drankway too much to help me relax, but a partof me wonders if I really would have beenable to go through with anything if Kurtand I were alone.It s not like hooking upwith guy on a first date is something I veexperienced before.And if I tried to stopthings with Kurt once we were backhere& I stopped myself, closing myeyes, trying not to think the worst. I never should have pushed you togo out, Hilary muttered, her voice full ofshame. Looking back on last night, I mgrateful Logan was there, I said, a smallsmile tugging at my lips. I saw a side tohim that was so different than what helets everyone else see.He s a good guy, it sjust hidden under many, many layers ofhead games and irresponsible behavior.He helped clean me up and even refusedto leave until I was tucked into my bed
[ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]