53: The Lion Heart

JUDAH's POV : “You wouldn’t have, Blondie? You wouldn't have gone with him?" I found myself finishing her words for her. "Of course you would go with him. I get it. We never woudda work out anyway. You chose him, and that's all right. I understand. He's clearly the better choice too," Story of my life. "Who are you to decide these things, Judah?" Blondie cocked her head to the side as she spoke. Her voice got louder this time, as if she was angry. "You never even gave us a shot," she said again, somewhat softer this time. "No, I never gave myself a shot. I'm doing you a favor, Blondie. You'd be way better off," "Why do you keep thinking like this?" she demanded, raising her voice, and I raised mine too unknowingly. "Because, on what planet would you ever have feelings for someone like me?! There's no way you'd ever want me. I mean, given the option of me and him—," "So you think I'm way better off right now? Do you think I'm so fucking happy right now? Well, guess what, I'm not. Blake