I was rendered speechless, my astonishment rendering me mute. Leo, misinterpreting my silence as consent, leaned in for a kiss. But the moment his hot breath grazed my nose, reality crashed down upon me like a tidal wave. I swiftly rose to my feet, disappointment etched across his face. Without waiting for him to utter a word, I sprinted out of the room, my heart pounding fiercely in my chest.
The idea of kissing him now felt like a scene from a horror film. Ever since the accident, my perception of him had changed, but it had never been this repulsive. It was strange, and I couldn't help but wonder how I would have reacted if it were Kyle in his place.
In an attempt to clear my mind, I decided to take a brisk walk. However, my mother's harsh tone halted me at the door. "And where do you
