oria

ame day as the

ease?” I shouted in frustration

tupid doughnut that Kera was taking too long to give me. I huffed, seeing th

, stunned at his immense patience. Smiling, he gave me a simple nod w

one said the minute I turned

g mushy, as Kera splattered all the co

Just

sh smile with a hint of amusement

t,” she said, stifling laughter. I rolled my eyes at her as

ht about how much I love their annoying asses. They were practically my only family,

on my own. I always wanted to go to college, so I applied for a job here at the local dine

helped her out, Kera and Nick. They were always there for me and treated me like family. I

ear ago, I reserved a day to work here

here I caught Nick fiddling

his back. They were all acting weird today. When I thought about it, they were actually acting

about my birthday, Nick.” I huffed with a slight

t makes you feel any better, we weren’t planning on doing a

ted last year after their little ‘stun

scared expression. I’m intimida

ch made him visibly relax, befo

a sigh as I glanced at myself in the mirror. My long chestnut brown hair fell smoothly above my waist, and my blonde highlights gave it that touch it ne

nder that I was nothing but a burden to my so-called parents. And after my aunt died the day

t me excited, though, and I had to admit, they almost got me. Still, celebrating my birthday never brought

i

hem. They were the only family I ever had

, so I walked to the employees’ lounge to get my stuff. I

wanted to

t before she could finish. She sighed wit

n’t shake the gloominess in my mood. Sighing, I hopped in my car a

*

I left the diner. I parked my car somewhere off

my body as a shiver ran down my spine. I wrapped my arms around myself

also radiant as it lit the scattered forested area. I could already hear as the water splas

nge standing on the cliff’s edge unde

stiff, as if he was upset about something. His hair w

om behind he was hot. I itched t

wanted to be alone only to find this hot strange

t that... Fancy seeing

th his eyes wide and his hand over his heart. I crossed my arms and

s gor

nged to confusion, then to

stepped toward me. I was confused and slightly scare

I flashed him a sly smile t

mer excitement when he thought I was Ella, b

id in a bored tone. He gazed off in the distanc

htly friendlier tone than the one I used befo

unsure what to say or do now that I

our name?

ny stars were in the galaxy. I smiled nervously, h

ter tone. “And I would really appr

e sexy gorgeo

s tone. I could tell that he was having an equally shitty d

so anyone who sh

words dripped with hurt. My heart ached for the stranger, and though the log

olf?” I joked, trying t

to me so fast that I thought he might ha

a joke.” I nervously laughe

ng as if I wasn’t there. He stayed silent and still for the next couple of mi

alone time

Luka,” I mumbled over my shoulder as

softly, but I heard i

I’ve never seen him before? I’ve lived here all my life, and I even went

e he visited from somewhere else. The dried, patchy paint on his fa

leave. Perhaps he was as stubborn as me and wanted me to leave first so he coul

tes alone before going home. I moved as fast as my short legs co

ng odd in the way he moved towards t

g. I didn't know this rude, sexy guy, but as a nurse, I couldn’t watch him hurt himself. And if I

umping out of my chest. But just as I was close enough,

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