The Luna He Didn't Choose

do in these situations," in a low, reflective voice that

stand there, staring at the condensation on the glass as though it has the answers

to me. I'm sick of being likened to the gho

na isn't here, Logan," sounding sharper than I meant to. "You must stop bringing her up as though she's still-" The reminder hits me like a kic

tance hardening. He clears his throat, but the impact of what he ha

what you're saying. You speak of Lina as though she were flawless all the time.

passing briefly across his face. He doesn't intend to harm me, but it's obvious th

touch me. "You know that's not what I mean," he says softly. It feels

e edge. Logan, it doesn't matter. Every time you look at me, you'll see her. I will never be Lina. Never

rm cloud that is about to blow, and I can feel the tension between us growing. But he only

never wanted you to feel like that." "You're not L

I want to believe that I am the one he desires and that I am sufficient. However, everything he does contradicts this. I'm reminded that Lina is still here-looming in the background

ath obscuring the glass. Logan, I'm sick of hearing

he quiet. "That is not how I want you to feel. But you

confession that always lurks beneath the surface. He cheri

t. But since I've changed from who I was before she, I'm not sure how to be the person you desire. I bite my lip and swallow the knot that has de

my eyes as if he's trying to find a solution to whatever is wrong between us

es, "You are not a second choice." "Eli,

live in the shadow of an absent person, how can I? When everyth

o why does it seem like I'm constantly vying for your attention?" Before I can stop

twitches in what appears to be pain, but it is only temporary becau

elieve you are. However, you continue to cling to something that has vanished. Logan, I'm al

r like a bomb in the air. He murmurs, "I never meant to replace h

"I recognize that you are unable to let her go. And it's okay

he room empty save for t

when we meet. However, I feel as though I've made a mistake. I've said inappropriate things and pushed him to

t the girl who has been livi

ps going back to our chat. And then my

s one ne

ake with me.

possible desire? However, my fingers move on their ow

be pr

the screen. This time, what will he say? And with everyth

that this meeting will alter everything as I c