Hi there! I want to start sharing my novels in progress as a fun little bestie bonus! I initially planned on releasing this serial earlier on kindle Vella but I’m doing it here instead! This is a WORK IN PROGRESS! Excuse any typos and what not! I plan on releasing it in 2024 officially but here’s a fun Christmas treat!
His eyes go wide, and I feel like maybe I’ve scandalized him. “If you want to take your mind off things?” His eyes turn away from me, and I guess that’s his answer. His cheeks redden a little, his mom’s influence betrays him, and the tips of his ears get a little red. My chest burns a little from embarrassment, but the edge of the liquor keeps me from being too shocked. Something about the air in the car: how we talk to each other makes me want more.
That’s silly, Mae.
He opens his mouth to say something, but I’m already out the door. His stiff body language and wide eyes said no already. He didn’t have to say it. I thought I left my high school days behind, feeling undesirable. I didn’t have trouble with these days, but I felt a little insecure since he was Captain America. Plus, he’s...him.
There is one thing I want to say, so I turn around to him again, risking the embarrassment.
“You’re better off, by the way. Without Laura. You deserve someone who sees you in their vision board.” I offer with a smile and shut the door. Why couldn’t I just say that and not throw myself at him? I’ve likely had too much to drink. It was a miscalculation. You don’t hit on Captain America.
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