Ch 13 Shock
Half an hour later, Misty pulled off to the shoulder of the road.
“So?” Thea said.
“Im not sure how to explain this. You’re so perfect. You’re kind, strong, and beautiful. I’ve always thought so. Everyone likes you. At the Talent Show, I couldn’t keep my eyes off you. My heart was racing. I’m sure everyone could smell me. I hoped that maybe you were like me, and that’s why the triplets were your best friends, and you never dated anyone, but now you’re with the triplets. Xavier said what he said, and I jumped on the bandwagon. I think it was instinct to try to hide my feelings.”
“What do you mean?” Thea said.
“Im in love with you.” Misty wrung her hands in her lap, letting her platinum blonde hair hide her face.
Thea’s eyebrows lifted in shock. She shook her head. “What?”
“Are you disgusted?”
“No. I’m shocked. The way you treated me, the things you said—it’s difficult to reconcile with having feelings for me. I feel like I have whiplash.”
“I’m so sorry I was the cause of you getting attacked today,” Misty said, her blue eyes lifting to meet Thea’s.
“The boys are responsible for that. It shouldn’t matter what rumors go around about someone. Sexual assault is sexual assault.” Misty nodded. “ Does anyone know you’ re gay?”
“ No.”
“You’re afraid for people to find out?”
“YES”
“That’s why you said what you said.”
“I thought if I bad-mouthed you, no one would see that I wanted you.” °:
“I m sorry you felt like you needed to hide.”
“It’s no excuse for my behavior.”
“I get it, though,” Thea said. “I was confused why you were saying those things. I thought we were friendly, even if we didn’t hang out. I’m glad you told me. Can I ask how long you’ve felt this way?”
“I think ever since I first saw you. You stand out from the crowd. You glow.”
“Have you had crushes on other girls?” Thea said.
“Not crushes. I’ll think someone is cute, but no feelings. I have the normal celebrity crushes, but those aren’t real either. It’s difficult to look at anyone else when the perfect woman is right in front of you.” Misty paused. “You’ve only ever
feelings for the triplets, right?”
“Yeah.”
“You’ve never thought about girls that way?”
“I’ve never thought about anyone except the triplets. Have you ever thought about boys that way?”
“I tried. I’ve gone on dates and made out, and I feel nothing. Well, honestly, I felt kind of disgusted.”
Thea nodded, thinking. Misty’s emotions were so intense she could practically feel them.
“I,” Misty stopped herself.
“What?”
“I would dream about shifting and finding out we were mates. Then maybe we could be together. I know it can’t happen. Matebonds are for procreation. Same-sex mates don’t happen. I was born wrong. Maybe someone cursed me. Ugh, I say one thing, and now all this is just flooding out.”
“There’s nothing wrong with you, Misty. If you’re gay, it’s because you’re gay. Not a curse. The moon goddess wouldn’t do that.” She felt something in her gut. “I don’t believe the moon goddess would make you be with someone you couldn’t love. I believe she makes same-sex matebonds, and we just don’t hear about it because people are too afraid.”
“Goddess, you’re so perfect. I know you’re with the future Alphas, so why would you even consider anyone else, but I can’t helpit. I want to kiss you. I want to know if you could feel anything for me.”
Thea bit her lip.
“I can’t cheat on them,” Thea said. Misty nodded.
“That doesn’t mean we can’t hang out and be friends.”
Misty nodded. “Yeah. I’d like that.”
“You know if you do want to come out, I’ll support you. I’1l be by your side if you want me there.”
Misty smiled at her. “Thanks.”
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