Chapter 51 - Would it really kill you if we kissed?

It was so awkward to go back to Jack and sit down with him. I didn't know what to say or do but thankfully he just hugged me. And even though I felt like crying, I didn't. I just dived deeper into his hug. That moment really made me realise how important Blake and I need to draw up boundaries. Which is why I'm standing outside his hut and taking deep breaths in.

You can do this Aria, it's just Blake...I recite the words over and over in my head.

Finally knocking on the door, Blake doesn't waste time opening it and I thank God that this man is wearing a shirt.

He lets me in, closes the door and sits on his bed looking at my every move while I inspect his given room.

"Your room is nice." I blurt out the words before I could even hear how they sound in my head, way to go Aria.

"It is." Blake answers, still looking at me.

"So, what happened to Mirella's school?" Once again I avoid the real reason I am here.

"One of her classmates was involved in a car accident with his parents and sadly p