I leave out that she also fucked me at the same time, but I’m too hung up on her wanting to have sex with him to forget about it. The alcohol clouded my judgment, and I should’ve kicked them out as soon as she stripped off their clothes. Stupidly, I was thinking with my dick. Regardless, experiencing that with Hadleigh was special to me, and I don’t regret it. But the realization of this being the end of us sucks.

“I really wish you boys would stop telling me about your activities. I don’t need nor do I want the details.”

“Sorry, but I tried to tell you it was over. And I didn’t give you specifics. I mean, if you want…” I taunt, knowing she’ll get squeamish.

“Go, dammit. You’re too much,” she scolds while grinning. Then she pulls me in for another hug. “Look, I don’t know what happened, and I don’t want to know, but you need to talk to her. Don’t avoid her. Y’all grew up together, and you’ll see her ’round, so it’s best to just get it over with so everyone can move on.”

I nod, then we say our goodbyes, and I leave. I don’t know what Hadleigh’s telling my sister, but I need to put a stop to it. Once I get home, I text her.

Knox: What do you want?

Hadleigh: That’s all I get? Why are you ignoring me?

Knox: I have nothing to say, but since you’re telling Kaitlyn and whoever else our business, figured I’d reach out since my mom’s heard the gossip.

Hadleigh: All I said was you weren’t responding to me. I didn’t imply anything.

Knox: Well, I am now, so spill it.

Hadleigh: We need to talk about Saturday. You left Sunday morning like nothing happened.

Knox: Maybe it shouldn’t have.

Hadleigh: Well it did, and we can’t change it. Why are you mad at me?

Knox: I’m not mad, Hads. I’m just not doing this anymore.

Hadleigh: Doing what?

Knox: This game. I told you to make a decision by the end of the party, and you didn’t. We both fucked you, and now it’s over. If you want Kane, you have my blessing.

Hadleigh: Are you fucking joking right now? You agreed to it! I was waiting for you to stop me or say you didn’t want me to screw him, but you only pouted until you joined us!

Knox: You were seconds away from fucking him on my bed. What’d you expect me to do? Stay and watch?

Hadleigh: Speak up. Fight for me. Show me you were ready for something serious.