Chapter 101

"No?" I find myself questioning him in shock and despair. This is the first time he's ever said no to me. He never rejects me, so why is he doing it now? Why doesn't he want to kiss me? Is he really that mad at me or is he in love with Bella? All these questions are swirling in my head, and I just can't understand why he would do that.

"Yes, no," he responds, his voice tinged with frustration.

"But why?"

With a heavy sigh, he says, "Let's just go back inside," his voice carrying a mix of resignation and reluctance. As he turns to leave, I gently grab his arm, my voice filled with a mix of desperation and vulnerability, saying, "You will never forgive me, will you?"

"Your scrambled egg is getting cold by the minute. Let's go," he says attempting to divert the conversation away from the tension.

"No, I'm not going anywhere, and you're not going anywhere either until you answer me. Will you ever forgive me?" I plead

"Look, I don't want to talk about this," he says calmly, his voice betra