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264 pages, Paperback
First published March 10, 2020
'Have you ever been with a guy before?' 'No.' 'Have you ever been with a girl before?' 'No.' 'Ever given either one a remote chance?' 'Not really.' 'Then how do you know?'causes my skin to itch a little. Some people don't have to 'be' with someone before knowing what label they feel most comfortable with. This "scene" might not even be intended in the way I critisised it, but it just didn't sit right with me.
"A string of curse words started to form in my mind and I immediately wanted to give in to my instincts to run as far away as my feet would carry me. Unfortunately, Jordan's grip on my arm kept me from doing that, so instead, I did my best to force down any signs of panic."
"You just have to say the words, Eli," he breathed, leaning closer, motioning like he was going to kiss me again. "W-What are you doing?" I stuttered, placing my hands on his chest to keep him where he was. "Convincing you," he said, softly caressing my cheek with his fingers.
He was taller than me, so I straightened my spine and looked him straight in the eye. In a surprisingly steady voice, I said, flat out, "I'm. Not. Gay." A deep chuckle resonated in his chest. He leaned in close to my ear. My breath caught in my throat once more as his lips brushed the base of my jaw. I didn't move. I couldn't. "And yet..." he whispered before backing away, exiting the dugout, and disappearing altogether, leaving me standing there alone, confused, and a little flustered.