Page 42 of Catch
“What?”
“I don’t think I’m straight,” he whispers.
I stand there with my mouth open while Ethan walks past me and up the stairs to the library.
“Are you coming or what?”
Ethan
Holy shit, did I confess to Jett that I’m questioning my sexuality? Part of me is relieved and the other part is scared as fuck. Not about being bi; it’s that I don’t like being uncertain. I always know my own mind. I’ve never felt this unsure before, not about anything, and it’s unsettling to say the least.I’ve never been attracted to guys before, but I sure as fuck know I want Jett.
I’m so caught up in my head that I’m not looking where I’m going, and suddenly I bump into someone.
“Watch it.”
I glance up and fuck me, it’s Renner. Of all the people on this campus…
“Why don’t you watch it?” I snap.
Jett’s standing behind me, and I’d prefer he stay that way. Renner is a nasty jerk, and I don’t trust him at all. In fact, I don’t want to him to even look at Jett, never mind talk to him. Or worse, touch him. There’s something off about Renner. The way he insulted Jett was borderline verbal abuse.
“Jett? Jett!” Renner hisses as tries to push past me. “Stop ignoring my calls. Come on, sweetheart. It was one freaking time. It meant nothing. Don’t be such a bitch.”
“No,” I reply at the same time as Jett.
Jett stalks around me, and I fight the urge to wrap my arm around him.
“I can speak for myself, Ethan,” Jett mutters and turns to Renner. “And I said no, Ren. I don’t trust you and that can’t be fixed.”
“You heard him,” I growl. “You fucked up, so leave him alone.”
“Fuck off, Ethan. Leaveusalone.”
“No way. Jett told you he’s done, so respect that and get lost.”
Renner swears under his breath and pushes past us, nearly knocking Jett over as he stalks out of the building.
“He’s not taking the hint,” I comment.
Jett crosses his arms.
“He will. Once he realizes I’m not changing my mind.”
“I don’t like it.”
“It’s not your problem to solve.”
“I’m curious about something,” I start.
Jett starts to laugh.
“No shit.”
“Did you have doubts before you caught him cheating?”
Jett’s face ices over. He quickly nods.
“I was forgetting stuff. Or Renner kept telling me I was forgetful, I don’t know. He made me feel like I was stupid sometimes. And he ran hot and cold. One day he’d be all over me, and the next I could do no right. He also didn’t want to come home to meet my grandparents. I told him that we’d say we were friends, but he still didn’t want to do it. And then there was the fact that we had compatibility issues. I could never fully relax when we were—” Jett pauses and runs a hand through his wavy hair. “Anyway, there were a shitload of red flags, but I ignored them. Lesson learned.”
