34

OLIVIA

“This is too boring,” I thought. “I look like a nerd.”

I know I am a nerd. I am a goody two shoes. But, I should not look like it today.

I pull the t-shirt off and toss it in the corner of my room. It is not the right look for Aiden's house. I don't want to look too plain or casual. I want to look put together, but I also don't want to look like I am trying too hard.

Fuck, what the hell is wrong with me?

Why do I even want to look “put together”? I should dress the way I used to. Why do I care too much about my look now?

It is just a project.

I am going to Aiden's house to work on a project. It is not a date or anything like that.

“Whatever you want,”

The way Aiden had said those words, his voice low and calm.

No, I should not deceive myself.

I am not just going to his house for a project. There is something more.

I might as well wrap my arms around his neck, and kiss him as if there is no tomorrow.

I am losing control over my intrusive thoughts, and I can't help it.