You know that moment when you've finally had enough of a certain feeling and now want to do something about it? That's exactly where Jace Crewe's at after pining after Alyssa Dion for four whole years.

This time? Jace is going to either get the girl, or get over her trying. Because crushing too long is an inevitable love story just waiting to happen.

Four Years

I opened the front door of my house at ten in the morning. 


We stared at each with lovesick grins on our faces for a long one minute. 


The grouchy voice of my elder sister jolted us from our moment. I cleared my throat, stepping aside to let him come in. Mom peeked at us from her position on the sofa and wiggled her eyebrows at me. Right, I forgot where I got my weirdness from. 


"Mom, we're going upstairs to grab my jacket." 


She gave me side glance. "Do you need two people to grab it?" 


"Okay, okay. Just don't forget to keep the door opened." 


With Jace' hand in mine, we bounded up the stairs to my room. Suddenly, I realized that this was the first time he had been in my room. The realization made me nervous. This was like sharing another part of me with him; it made me giddy. 


Chapter 24