Page 49 of Foul Territory

He lifts his hand, his fingers grazing the side of my face as pushes my hair aside. I hate myself for closing my eyes and enjoying his touch. I add it to the list of memories that will continue to haunt me at night.

“Good. I’m going home. Do you want a ride or are you going back inside?” he asks. I should finish my date and see if there is anything salvageable. I’m afraid I already know the answer.

Joe is just another man who will never measure up.

“Take me home.”

Koa opens the passenger door to his Camaro and waits until I’m safely inside before walking around the front of the car. For a brief moment I think about what it would be like if this was our date and he was really taking me home.

My heart races and butterflies go wild in my belly, but then I remember that isn’t my reality and it never will be.

FICTION FORUM

FaeAtHeart

Do you have any siblings?

NotYourAverageJoe19

Yes.

FaeAtHeart

Do they ever get in your business and try to ruin your life?

NotYourAverageJoe19

Not as much as they used to. They’re older and have lives of their own. I’m just the fun uncle to their kids.

I’m guessing you don’t have the same type of relationship with your sibling?

FaeAtHeart

No, I don’t. My brother is a gold medalist at inserting himself in my life.

It’s not just him. He’s enlisted his friends too.

NotYourAverageJoe19

I’m sure they all mean well.

FaeAtHeart

Maybe.

Can I ask you something?

NotYourAverageJoe19

You can ask me anything.

FaeAtHeart

I don’t know what’s happening between you and me. Maybe nothing. Maybe it’s something. I don’t want to hurt you by what I’m about to say.

NotYourAverageJoe19

It’s okay. I’m tougher than you think. You’d be surprised what I’ve been through emotionally over the last few years.