Chapter 121

Adelaide

The next day, I stood outside James’ door. I had decided not to wait any longer and was going to end things with him today. Even though I knew it was the right thing to do, it definitely didn’t make it any easier.

I knocked, and within seconds, the door opened. James greeted me with the same big smile as always.

“What’s up, Addy?” he said, closing the door behind him. For a moment, I felt bad again. James was always so positive and amazing. How could I do this to someone like him?

He leaned in to kiss me, but I turned my head just in time, letting his lips land on my cheek instead.

“Hey,” I greeted.

“Hey?” He pulled back, furrowing his brow for a split second, but just as quickly, he brushed it off like it was nothing.

He simply slung his arm over my shoulder as usual, and we began walking.

“Take me to the woods,” I instructed.

“Whatever you want,” James shrugged, not questioning my words whatsoever.

If I was going to end