CHAPTER 17
EDDIE FREAKS OUT
I removed my palm from my mouth and took Blake’s hand, brought it to my lips, and kissed it.
“I’m not sorry for kissing you,” I whispered. “Can I kiss you again?”
Blake’s blue eyes shimmered, and a tear spilled down his cheek. I leaned into him and kissed it away.
“If you are doing this because you are high, we need to stop right now.” Blake said, and gulped. “We are friends, yes, but I need you to want me. Doing this for the wrong…”
I placed my index finger over Blake’s lips and hushed him. “Stop talking.”
We stared at each other, our breathing ragged. I still had his hand in mine, so I stood, pulling him to his feet. “There’s a heat between us, Blake. I can’t deny it. But I'll be honest with you. I’m unable to be more than a friend right now. If you can
