248: Feeling Tangled

Camilla “Because I have to,” I said, my voice firmer this time. “I can’t afford to let my feelings get in the way. You know how complicated things are. And I… I’m just not ready for this. For us.” He opened his mouth to argue, but I held up a hand, stopping him. “Please, Drake. Just go.” For a long moment, he just looked at me, and I could see the struggle in his eyes, the battle between wanting to fight for me and respecting what I was asking. Finally, with a heavy sigh, he stepped back, his hands falling to his sides. “Fine,” he said, his voice rough with emotion. “But this isn’t over, Camilla. I’m not giving up on you.” I didn’t reply, couldn’t find the words as I watched him turn and walk out of my room. The door closed softly behind him, but the sound echoed in the silence, leaving me alone with the turmoil in my heart. As soon as Drake left, I collapsed onto the edge of my bed, my mind racing. My heart was still pounding from the kiss and the way his touch lingered on my sk