Heavy Hearts by Kylie Kaemke Read Free Book Online

the suite. Suzette and I took a bubble bath together to unwind. The hot water undid any knots we had and the scent of lavender filled the room to calm us. She probed me for details about the rest of the evening after she got sick; which she never stopped apologizing for. I told her it was okay, that we still had our moment and it was even more magical then I could’ve hoped for.
    “Still, I feel like such an ass. I knew I was drinking too much, but those pink shots that they kept handing to us were amazing. Tasted like liquid candy!” She exclaimed.
    “Which is why I only had a few, you have to be careful of the delicious tasting alcohol, that’s the stuff that will mess you up… clearly.” I pointed to her as an example.
    “Yeah, well… shut up!” She splashed me with water and our laughter drew Adam into the bathroom to check out the action.
    “Ladies, I love to see the two of you soapy and naked, but it’s getting late in the day and the bridge is going to close eventually.” Adam gulped as he tried to sneak a peek under our bubbles.
    “Alright, give us a minute… perv.” Suzette scolded. We hopped out of the tub, all prune-y, and got dressed for a casual evening out. Suzette threw on a pair of jeans and an adorable flowing blue tank top with a tie around the waist that she knotted once and let the strands hang low. I opted for a pair of black shorts and a baggy white ‘Killers’ band t-shirt that hung off my right shoulder and was cut in a way that my stomach peeked just a little bit. I chose not to invite Simon that evening after all so I didn’t have to try too hard to look adorable, I went for comfortable as I pulled my hair into a messy bun. After slipping on my black and white Converse sneakers we were ready to go.
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    I helped Suzette get some cute photos of her and Adam standing in the bridge's high walkway, but after only a few minutes of feeling a bit uneasy I decided to walk back down to the lower level. The height was making me a little nauseous and I needed to feel more grounded. I went back down and leaned against the edge of the bridge in the same spot as the night before. Why the height between the lower half of the bridge and the water didn’t scare me, I don’t know, but it just didn’t seem very frightening.
    My phone buzzed as I stood there enjoying the warmth of the sweet London air on my skin, and I looked down at it shocked to see that it was Simon. I took an adorable picture of him at the club dancing with Suzette and I, his fedora on my head, and him smiling like the adorable fool he was. I couldn’t help but squeal at the sight of the picture and the excitement it made me feel to know he was calling me. I wasn’t that surprised though, our chemistry was pretty vehement.
    “Hello…” I answered after a few rings, trying not to seem super eager even though I totally was.
    “Lucy, love, it’s Simon!” He exclaimed.
    “I know silly, what did you think I was going to forget you after one day?” I tried to sound light, but what I really wanted to say was “Please come find me right now, I’m dying to be touched by you.” I kept my composure pretty well though.
    “Good… good. I’m glad you haven’t forgotten me. Listen… I hope this isn’t too forward, but I would absolutely love it if I could kiss you right now, and run my fingers through that messy bun you’re sporting.” Naturally I was confused, and my eyes darted around. Could he see me? Or was he just lucky? I thought.
    “What?” I said, with a partial laugh. Then a hand wrapped around my waist and startled me. I turned and Simon was there in front of me, phone still held up to his ear.
    “Hey beautiful.” He whispered. I hung up my phone and placed it back in my front pocket.
    “Hi” was all I could say before his lips were on mine and his neatly groomed facial hair tickled my nose. I pulled back dazed. “Wait… what are you doing here?” I wondered.
    “Not happy to see me?” He asked