#Chapter 49: Unfair

Aria & Darren Aria For a moment I could only stand there and blink, too stunned to even move as Darren rushed toward me like a freight train. Darren’s face was close, his breath warm, so intoxicating that I couldn’t think clearly. He leaned in, his eyes fluttering closed. His lips brushed mine and his hands slipped to the back of my head, bringing me closer. I wanted to kiss him—I’d wanted it so badly since that day in the park. Sometimes, when I was lying awake at night unable to sleep, it was all I could think about. I almost gave in. As I felt his warmth spread through me, I almost caved and melted into him. I really did miss the taste of him, and he smelled sweetly of cologne and a hint of wine… But I knew what this was. And I knew how it would end. I shoved him back with more force than I meant to, jabbing my index finger into his chest as he stumbled back. “No. No, you can’t keep doing this to me,” I hissed, my voice trembling. He star