JUNIPER'S POV:

My eyes remain wide for a moment as I stare at Troy, then I feel his hands around my body, jerking me back to reality, and I stare at him.

"Are you sure you want this?" he asks me, and I inhale deeply as I realize what happened was only in my mind.

This makes it clear to me I still have feelings for Hiram

, and I am only going to hurt Troy. He has been a great friend, and I have the chance to not allow it to happen.

"I... I..." I pause, inhaling deeply. "Troy, you are a great ...