Chapter 35: No Strings Attached 

Francesca’s POV

It took a little while before Bianca said something. She was sitting opposite me, as it was, twiddling with her thumbs. I wasn’t the most patient person in the world, but I told myself to give her enough time to gather her thoughts and say what she needed to express.

“Okay, full disclosure, I don’t regret what happened between us at the bonfire party,” she said, looking me in the eye.

I nodded, feeling relief flood within me.

“I wouldn’t have kissed you today if I regretted doing so five days ago,” Bianca said, clarifying her point.

“So, what’s the problem here?” I asked. “I thought we were on the same wavelength, that we liked each other.”

“We do,” Bianca affirmed. “At least I know I like you. And I believe you think you like me as well.”

That gave me pause and I felt my feathers ruffling. “What do you mean?” I said, sounding offended even though I wanted to keep my cool. “Are you implying I don’t know my own feelings?”

“That’s not what I’m saying Francesca,”