Taken Love by KC Royale Read Free Book Online

too, and he made sure I knew it, even though he was still seeing my best friend. Every single day since we’ve been back in school, I would have a note from him saying the same thing over and over. ‘ I meant it, please believe me.’
    The notes made me even more stressed about the situation, because he was now trying to convince me that he has feelings for me, or even cared about me. He made sure I couldn’t forget him, or what happened between us last week, there was nothing I could do about that either. I hated that he was consuming my thoughts again, but then I liked it too. I never wanted to see or talk to him again, that was my plan, and I was trying my best to stick to it. But with his daily notes and intense stares, he’d found a way to communicate with me in his own way. I would see him looking at me with so many unspoken words, but I would close my eyes and walk the other way. How dare he do this to me? I knew he was still, "hanging” with Blair, as he called it, so I had to be careful, and tread lightly, until I figured out what to do. I really didn’t want anything to happen to my friendship with Blair, especially over him, but, I knew I was at fault for my behavior with him, and that made me feel sick.
    I couldn’t hide the little betrayal I already felt on her behalf, she knew he was my first crush, and she still lobbied him. He was at fault too, but I doubt if he even cared. Why would he, when he has no shame in making girls cry? After the past week thinking about this, I had just now come to a decision. I knew it would be best to not tell her any of it. Any of it at all. As long as they were still dating, and everything was all good with them, my secret would be safe. “Kat?” I looked up at Blair, as she looked at me with a confused and exasperated face, I smiled slightly at her.
    “Umm, yeah, B?” I muttered.
    “What’s wrong?  Were you even listening to anything I’ve been saying?”
    “I was just thinking about, umm—”
    “Yes, I can see that.” She snapped. “You’ve been acting strange the last few days. Are you alright?”
    “Yes, I am fine, just have a lot on my mind.” I muttered, which was true.
    “I can see that too. Does this have to do with you leaving for college and all that?” She asked, knowing that I was extremely nervous about being away from my family, but I knew it was time for me to learn how to live alone anyways. Whichever university I chose would be far away from home. Away from the home cooked meals I’ve grown to love, away from the sounds of my sister and brother fighting. Away from the heart to hearts with my mother in the kitchen, and away from my purple spacious bedroom I’ve occupied for seventeen years now.
    “Somewhat, but I’m going to miss you so much.” As her furious expression softened, and she leaned forward and hugged me tight. I closed my eyes, and embraced my good friend. We were seated across from one another, at a table in the lunch room, so we hugged it out in midair. It felt so good to embrace her. I missed her, and I will miss her. I only hope I can get over my feelings of her deliberately choosing to go after Johnathan. While secretly hoping that she never finds out that we kissed.
    “Aww Kat, I will miss you too, best friend.” As she hugged me close, I finally exhaled and opened my eyes, and they immediately locked with his, all the way across the lunch room. There he was, staring straight at me, as he did every single day now. He was at a table with girls and boys, but he was staring at me, and he didn’t care who saw him. He didn’t look at me as if he wanted to chat about homework or college applications. He had this look that was very intense, captivating even. I’ve only seen that look on him when his mouth was on me . He still wanted me. I took a deep breath and released Blair, turning from his intense gaze, and then started to talk to her about random topics. I knew I really needed the distraction. Things would pass in