Chapter 199 Keep It (I)

I grow the balls to talk to Jackson after my last class. His smile grows bigger as I approach him in the lot. My nerves tangle in a bigger knot and I nearly run back into the school. I can’t do this. Picturing Calum’s face gives me the courage to complete the short distance between us. Once I’m within touching reach, Jackson hugs me tight. I hug him back because it feels right and it’s the least I can do. He steps back with an arm on my shoulder, a wide grin splitting his lips.