“Call me Bella, okay?” I grabbed his cheeks, squeezing them and frowning.
My words came out low, almost like a plea.
“I like Bella better, and you’re my friend. Call me that... just between us, alright?”
I was definitely going to regret a lot of things about tonight in the morning.
William’s confused expression blurred into the heavy air, the blasting music, and the lights flickering like colored fireflies in front of my eyes.
“Alright, Bella... hey!” He had to steady me when my forehead smacked into his shoulder from the dizziness.
“You’re my buddy, don’t get hurt like Kiara... I don’t want anything to happen to you!” I started crying as I clung to William’s neck, almost choking him.
In my mind, Thera was spinning like little stars were circling over her head.
“For the Goddess’ sa
