It's been two days and I have avoided the football house like the plague. I know Kyle wants an answer, but I don't know what to tell him. I love Ky, but do I like him like that? I mean, I could see myself being happy with him. He makes me laugh like... every thirty seconds. He's kind, and he would handle me with care. But do I want that? Do I want to be treated like I'm fragile? 

Logan definitely didn't treat me that way the other day. I have never been kissed so rough. The kiss was good, really good. I can't deny that. But was that all it was? Just a kiss? And what did he mean by "We should do it again sometime." We should make out again? Is that all he wants? I'm a relationship kind of girl... am I cut out to just be another fling of his?

I'm pulled out of my thoughts by Melody who knocks on my door. I was supposed to leave thirty minutes ago but I just wanted to sit in the classroom and enjoy the peace and quiet. 

"You okay?" Melody asks, coming to sit on the ground next to me. 

"Yeah, just trying to make a decision." I sigh. "Why don't you tell me about it? Might help."

She's right though. Talking about it might help. And she doesn't know any of them personally so she might just be the perfect person to talk to about this. 

I sigh, shifting uncomfortably in my place. "Okay so... the other day Logan and I kissed." Melody's head whips towards me. "WHAT?!" She squeals. "Was it good? I bet it was good. I cannot believe you kissed Logan freaking Bishop!" She is definitely excited about this. 

"It was good- and that's the problem. What if that's all he wants from me? I don't think I can handle that... and Logan's not one to have a relationship."

"True..." She trails off. 

"And then there's Kyle."

"What about Kyle? I thought you two were just friends?" She looks at me puzzled.

"I thought so too... but yesterday he told me he wants more. He wants to take me on a date..." 

"You're telling me you have two football players fawning all over you?" I shrug my shoulders. "Damn  some people are just lucky!" She giggles.

"I don't know if fawning over me is the right term..." 

"Basically. You have one guy who wants to take you out and the other who wants to steal you away and do dirty, dirty things to you." She is so getting a kick out of this. My face goes red at her statement. 

"I don't know what I'm going to do Mels." I sigh. And it's true. I really have no idea. 

"Well, do you want Kyle to take you out?" 

"I don't know... He's like my best friend. What if we go out and it doesn't work out? I don't want to lose him."

"Well you better figure it out. Quickly." She says, looking out the window. 

"Why?" 

"Because Kyle is waiting outside in the parking lot with flowers." She squeals. 

I freeze. He's what? I knew he was going to be persistent about this, but I didn't think he would show up at my work.

"What do I do?" I whisper.

"Umm I would go out and talk to him?" She looks at me like duh. 

So I gather my things and go to meet him in the parking lot. "What are you doing here?" I ask, trying to put on the best smile I can muster. 

"You still haven't given me an answer... so I wanted to explain myself."

I don't say anything, so he continues. "I think I have always liked you Harper, and I was so focused on becoming your friend that I forgot I was trying to be more than that... and then there was this debate on if you and Logan were going to be anything-"

I cut him off. "Me and Logan are nothing." 

"Well, I didn't want to get in the way of that, but then I realized I didn't care. You're amazing, Harper, and someone should show you that. If he's taking so long to realize that, it's his loss."

"T-Thank you, Kyle." I blush a little. I don't know if I would say I'm amazing, but it was nice of him to tell me that.

"So. We are going on a date. These are for you." He hands me the flowers. I don't know what to say. He planned a date?

"You planned a date? That's so sweet." I smile. Maybe I should give him a chance... he deserves that much right? How will I ever know if I can think of him like that if I never give him the chance to change my mind?

He opens the door of his truck and I slide in. I'm not sure what I will do about my car but I will figure that out later. He drives us to a lookout area, one of those places that have benches overlooking a view of the mountains. 

He gets out and pulls a blanket and a basket from the back, setting it down near the bench. He hands me the blanket. "This is for you. I'm sorry I wasn't really thinking about how cold it would be.."

I smile, taking the blanket. "Thanks." He brings out sandwiches and fruit, handing some to me. "It's a beautiful view." I whisper. Even though the trees have lost their leaves, you can see the hills that go on for miles, and the small river that runs at the bottom. 

We sit and talk about everything. Classes, football, photography... I tell him how weddings are always my favorite job, because you are capturing such a special day for your clients, and they always look so happy in the pictures. 

By the time we pull up to my apartment, I am glad I gave him a chance. I still feel like maybe he's more of a friend, but he's right. There could be something good here if I open myself up to it. We get to my door, and Kyle stops right outside it. "I had a good time tonight, Harper." 

I smile at him. "Me too." 

He puts his hand on the wall behind me and starts to lean in towards me. And I freeze for a second thinking he's going to kiss me. I'm not sure I'm ready for that yet. I mean it's Kyle. My Kyle. Luckily, at the last second he moves slightly and kisses my cheek. Awe. 

His lips linger for a bit, but the sound of the stairs creaking catches my attention. And to my horror, Logan appears. Kyle and I are close, and this definitely looks intimate. This is not good. 

"What do we have here?" He makes his way over, and leans against the wall a few feet from Kyle and I. Kyle makes no moves to put any space between us, and I am frozen to my spot. The look Logan is giving us right now could kill.

"Harper and I just got back from our date. "Kyle says, getting straight to the point and right away I can see the tension between the two boys.

"Is that so? I thought you were permanently in the friendzone?" Logan spits, shoving his hands into his pockets. 

Kyle looks makes eye contact with me. "That's for Harper to decide." 

"Right now?" I squeak, my voice coming out why higher than I'd like it to. Kyle laughs before pulling me into him for a hug. "Of course not. But I hope I persuaded you to give me a chance." 

"Maybe." I blush. Logan clears his throat. "Hate to break this up, but I need to talk to Harper." 

"She'll talk when we're done here." Kyle replies coldly, looking at me and totally ignoring Logan's presence. Logan's jaw tightens. "Kyle, leave before I make you." 

"Just go." I plead. I really don't want to be in the middle of...whatever this is between them. 

Kyle looks at me, backing away. "You sure?"

I nod. "I'll be okay."

"I'll call you tomorrow?" I nod. "Okay."

Kyle walks away, Logan tracking his movements the whole way, until he is completely out of sight. I am not sure exactly what Logan wants, but I know he is definitely not happy right now. Maybe he doesn't like his hookups with other guys until he's done with them? 

Whatever is going on between us needs to stop. I'm not dumb, I know that it's easier for guys to remove their feelings in situations like this, but I know that if anything else happens between us, I will catch feelings. It's just who I am. 

I like being someone's girlfriend. I always have. My last relationship may not have been great, but I'm more comfortable in a committed relationship with someone. Logan doesn't do that. I know he doesn't because I go to school here and it's impossible not to hear all the talk surrounding Pine Hill's QB1.

I'm not sure what I expected him to say, but I am shocked by his tone, laced with disgust. 

"What the fuck was that?" 

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