The kiss ended as soon as it started, the atmosphere was immediately awkward and I felt a twinge of regret.

“Hails..” His voice was raspy.

I couldn’t bring myself to look him in the eye, I didn’t want to see the emotions that he had never made any effort to conceal.

I cleared my throat. “Take me home Dorian”.

Silence.

“Look at me Hailey.” He whispered.

“Please don’t” I whispered back. My cheeks burned from shame that I had kissed him, after everything I’ve shared ...