JASMINE
I pull away sharply, wiping my lips with the back of my palm before raising my other hand. I fling it, slicing through the air before connecting hard against Alec's cheek causing him to snap his head to the side.
I can feel Lexi's eyes boring holes into the back of my neck and the feeling that ripples along my spine keeps my feet grounded and my body sturdy. Alec's eyes burn with shock, then falls into a squint, before masking it with anger. He opens his mouth to say something but shakes his head and pushes past me.
The entire room reverberates as he slams the door heavily, then silence. The awkward sound of silence as I wait for Lexi to speak. I need her to know that whatever she saw isn't actually what happened.
Yes, he kissed me, but I didn't kiss back…did I? The period betw
