Filed To Story: The Perfect Spiral Book PDF Free by Ashley Constantine
He takes a sharp breath in, realizing he said the last part out loud. She blushes, turning as red as a lobster, and so does he.
He rubs the back of his neck out of nervousness. This is so cute to witness. At least it’s not me this time.
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“Oh, thank you. You’re a lot hotter th??I mean – Uh- shit- Um, well, you’re more handsome than I thought you’d be – I mean, well, I didn’t think you’d be ugly, I just… well… Um… yeah, I’m just going to stop talking now.”
She averts her gaze down at her feet, shifting her weight and playing with her hands. I’m trying my hardest not to laugh at the both of them, but I can’t. I release a laugh and get a smack on each arm from the two of them.
They stare at each other for a while until he asks her, “Do you surf?”
She shakes her head no and replies, “No, I don’t. I’ve been asking Alex to teach me, but she hasn’t had much time to. But I’ve always wanted to learn.” She beams at him, hoping he takes the hint.
Come on, Ben.
“I can teach you if you want?” There we go! I silently high-five him for taking the opportunity.
“Really? I would like that.”
“We can start right now if you’d like? Just get you doing the basics on the sand?” She nods enthusiastically at him.
“You can use my board, Hannah, if you want? It’s over there, saves you the trip back to the shed.” I offer her, pointing to my board lying in the sand. She thanks me and they walk off onto the sand, chatting with each other.
Andy runs over to me and exclaims, “So, Hannah and Ben?”
“Hannah and Ben!” I echo with a huge smile on my face. My two best friends together. They’ll be so good for each other.
“You should’ve seen his face when he first saw her, Andy. It was so cute. When they were talking, they were so nervous and flustered! I couldn’t keep my laugh in.”
“Are you serious? They’re so cute together! If he messes with her, I swear I’ll kill him! I can’t believe I missed it,” she laments.
“Yeah, I know. Look at them. I’ll kill him first. I’ll have a talk with him later. But for now, let them get to know each other, see if they really like one another.”
“Who likes who?” Knox interrupts our girly chat. Andy leaves to go back to Kyle, but not before she winks over at me.
“I’m just playing matchmaker again with Hannah and Ben.”
“Really? Ben likes her?” A grin starts to form on his lips as he looks at the both of them. Relief washes over him and I continue to watch him until he looks back down at me.
“What? Why are you looking at me like that?” he asks, unable to hide his smile.
“Why are you so happy? I thought you didn’t like him?”
“I… well, I don’t know him, but I’m glad he likes Hannah. She’ll be good for him!”
“You didn’t seem like you wanted to get to know him. Why do you look so relieved? You literally look like you’re about to jump for joy right now. And since when are you Hannah’s cheerleader?”
You could hear the smugness in my voice, but his eyes locked with mine and I couldn’t take my eyes away from him. He gulps down hard and bites his lower lip.
“I’m… I’m just happy he’s not after you.”
“What? Ben was never after me, we’re just friends, Knox,” I say, snapping out of my thoughts.
“You literally jumped on the guy when you saw him, Alex.”
“So? I love seeing him. It’s so easy being around him. I missed him. Can I not miss a friend?”
“You can- I just….”
“What? It’s not a big deal, Knox. It’s just the relationship we- Wait a second, you’re not jealous, are you?” I ask seriously.
He must be jealous of my friendship with Ben. That’s the only explanation I can come up with. He folds. his arms across his chest.
“No, I don’t get jealous, baby doll, remember?”
“Then why are you making it a big deal?”
“I’m not, I just… you don’t greet anyone else like that. Why him? What’s so special about him?”
“In other words, why don’t I greet you like that? I’m not going to lie, Knox, there are a number of times I wanted to greet you like that but with a sharp or blunt object in my hand,” I joke partially.
A throaty laugh escapes from him. He nods his head, breaking eye contact for a moment.
“I don’t blame you. After what you told me, I was an ass to you. But I am sorry. I’m different now.”
“You were, but I’ve accepted your apology. You don’t need to keep apologizing. I’ve seen it from your side too. I’m different now…” He is different.
“You say you’re different, but a piece of advice… Don’t change yourself for someone. She should like you for you, flaws and all. I learned that the hardest way possible. I don’t want that to happen to anyone.”
“I’ve changed for myself, baby doll. I changed for other people when I was younger. This is the real me,” his eyes lock with mine once again.
“I believe you,” was all I needed to say because the truth is, I did believe him. I believed every word he just said. I watched his face and not once did I doubt he was lying. Not once.
He definitely has changed, for the better. I’m standing there having a civil conversation with him and not wanting to stab him with something or claw his eyes out. I like this Knox.
I walk over to him and wrap my arms around his waist. He stiffens for a moment then pulls me in tighter. Putting one hand in my hair, stroking it with his fingers. I love when people play with my hair. It’s so soothing.
“What about the media?” he asks, his breath fanning my hair.
“I don’t care,” was all I said for him to tighten his grip around me even more. I could hear the cameras going off over to the side.
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