Letting My Brother's Best Friend Take My V-Card

CHAPTER 34 JESS I'm mortified.

No, I wish to fade into the abyss and never return.

The story Tiffany spread about my delusional crush on Luke and perverted dreams have at least simmered down.

Nobody has commented except for Tiffany and her friends, who still snicker when I walk past. The rest just givesidelong glances, thinking that I don't see it or realize it. Sam and Laura are flanking me, and it has helped. I need the buffer, especially now. I didn't even want to cto this stupid game.

But Tom asked me, which surprisedconsidering...

He waited forthat safternoon outside, leaning casually against his Jeep with a massive smile plastered on his face.

Tom was handsin a Captain America-type way, and I hated myself for not feeling the same.

But I wasn't going to give up. I decided that I would try. Attraction can happen over time, right? When I walked up to him he pulledinto a wrap-around hug and then askedto cto his gon Saturday. 0.00% 15161 So here I am Saturday.

Laura sheepishly toldshe wanted to see Josh play, and Sam, well, Sam is on a conquest to find love now that she's. shed her shy persona.

"It's fine. Everyone has forgotten and looked around. I don't recognize anyone from school. You're fine." Laura tried her best to makeless nervous, but honestly, it wasn't that.

"It's fine. I'm fine. As long as I leave with you guys tonight," I said softly. They both froze, remembering what had happened. the last tI left a football game. Sam clung toa little harder, and Laura gavea pitying look. "Promise. You are leaving with us!" She whispered, but Sam shook her head. "No, she's leaving with Tom," Sam winked, and I shook her head. "No, she's le couldn't help but laugh.

Sam still had plans for my senior year even though senior year was almost over. Senior year was almost over. I calmed down my racing heart as we stepped onto the bleachers, weaving between people to find a seat.

I watched the boys warm up, and the minute I spotted Luke, my cheeks warmed. Luke looked up as if he could sense I was watching him, but I looked away and found Tom.

He was staring right at me, and when my eyes landed on him, he lifted a very muscular arm, waved at me, and winked. I sunk. back into my chair and gave him a small smile. Laura and Sam both bumped me. "See. Tom is happy you are here. Now relax," Sam whispered, and I swallowed hard. "Relax. I haven't been relaxed since we made our stupid pact.

11 I heard a few girls behindsquirm, telling each other how cute the quarterback was. I should feel lucky Tom is interested in me, but all I feel is guilt. Because as much as I force myself to look at Tom on the field and cheer for him, my eyes keep finding Luke. Near the end, Josh took a hit, and Laura was frantic. When they took him off the field, she ran towards the lockers to make sure he was okay. I told her Josh had taken harder hits than that, but I could see the anxiety on her face.

"Go make sure he's okay. He probably needs you to drive him home. He looks like he might have a concussion." I meant to tease her, but her face paled. "No. I was joking. Sorry. Bad joke. I'm sure they will let you in if you ask nicely," I encouraged her. "Sam. You are drivinghif Laura is driving my brother," I pinned her with a look that said she better not leave me. Sam gavea guilty look and shrugged. "Sam!" "I'm kidding. Of course not. But if Tom offers..." Sam stopped talking because my face was giving a death stare. Laura texted that she was driving Josh back hafter the game. He has a very mild concussion. I was relieved he was okay, but I knew he would be. He has a hard head.

"Okay. Let's go." Sam pulledto the parking lot, but Tom calledfrom the other side. I sucked in a breath, Sam squeezing my hand reassuringly.

"Ge get 'em, tiger," She whispered, and it madelaugh, settling my nerves a little.

"Hi," I said, my voice a little pitched. Before I could freak out about how to approach him, Tom pulledinto a hug, and then he planted his lips on mine. I was a little shocked at his public display of affection and forgot to move or breathe. He probably felt like he was kissing a corpse.

If he did, he didn't show it. He pulled away, snuck an arm around my waist, and opened the passenger door. "Lettake you home. We can stop for a burger on the way back," I was still too shocked to answer him, but I let him guideinto his truck. "Actually, Tom. I need Jessica to drivehome. I banged up my shoulder pretty bad, and Josh won't be driving either," Luke's voice suddenly boomed from behind me.

I froze, slowly turning to see Luke standing in the parking lot with his arms folded across his chest. He was bigger than Tom-hell, Luke was bigger than almost everyone-and personally, I wouldn't say no if he askedto do something. "Hey, man. Ah... yeah. Sure. I mean. Jess?" Tom stumbled over his words and looked atas if I had the answer.

I lifted my shoulders and shrugged. "Uhm. O-

okay." I stuttered a bit, avoiding looking at Luke. I saw the disappointment on Tom's face, and even though I shouldn't have m considering a seething linebacker was standing right behind him, I stood on my toes and kissed Tom on his cheek. When I dropped back on my heels, I saw the tiny muscles in Luke's jaw ripple as he ground his teeth. This won't be a pleasant drive home...