#Chapter 58: Hard Decisions

Celeste The next morning, the cold light of day accentuated the throbbing in my temples. My night had been restless, filled with tangled sheets and even more tangled thoughts. I had half a mind to bury myself under the blanket and shut out the world, but the jingling of my phone snapped me back to reality. I squinted at the screen, my heart skipping a beat as I saw Fiona’s name. With a sigh, I picked up. “Hey,” Fiona's voice echoed, a touch of concern evident in her tone. “Hey,” I mumbled, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. “How was your ‘date’ last night?” I let out a soft, wry chuckle, before glancing over to my bedroom door. Lowering my voice, I responded. “He asked me to be his girlfriend.” On the other end of the phone, I imagined Fiona’s blue eyes widening in shock. “And?” she asked. “What did you say?” “I… I said I would think about it,” I replied. “And then Jack texted me. He found out that I snuck out, and he’s onto me. I’m on really thin