Chapter 29

Julie:

"Hey," a voice interrupted the silence, and I found myself in bed at around 6 in the evening. I stood up, clad only in shorts and a sports bra, as Alex entered my room, the door closing behind him. "What are you doing here? Are my parents home? I mean, I haven't been downstairs in hours."

"No, they're not. I just came here to see you. Is that a bad thing?"

"No, it's not," I replied, feeling my face heat up as he stepped closer. Our faces were only inches away, but I looked away. His lips found my neck, and he began kissing down. I couldn't help but let out a moan. I turned to him, saying, "We shouldn't be doing this."

"Why not, hmm?"

"Because you're in love with my sister, not me. And doing this feels like cheating."

"Hmm, let me see. The last time I checked, she didn't care what I do and with whom I did it."

"But, Alex, I don't want things to be more awkward between us than they are."