Chapters tagged drama

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 18

A sliver of sunlight cut through the opening in Rachel’s curtains, spilling across her cheek and waking her. She groaned softly, rolling toward the wall as she tried to cover her face with the bedsheets, only to find that when she pulled them, they remained stuck in place. Her e...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 21

Rachel stepped out of the bedroom in her softest pair of athletic shorts and a cropped tank. She tugged at the hem, giving the illusion of adjusting something that didn’t need fixing. She could feel Noah's eyes gravitate towards her as she walked into the living room. At least th...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 22

The bar was absolute chaos. Heat, music, and bodies packed tightly together, creating an unmistakable energy that could only be found in a college dive bar. The place smelled like old beer and sweat. Christmas lights clung to the rafters, and the walls were covered in rusted tool...

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Chapter 25

Noah woke slowly as sunlight warmed the edges of Rachel’s bedroom. Rachel was tucked against him, her golden hair a tangle on the pillow, one leg draped across his. She had wrapped herself in the comforter like a burrito, with only her bare shoulder peeking through. Noah smiled...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 26

Rachel woke to sunlight streaking across her face and the scent of Noah on her sheets. With a yawn, she reached her arm out beside her, surprised when her fingertips grazed cool linen rather than Noah’s shoulder. She felt around for a moment, then noted the silence of the apartme...

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Chapter 27

Two weeks had passed, and Rachel made every effort to keep her life as quiet as possible. She silenced text notifications, left Ethan’s messages on read, declined Mike’s impromptu visits, and pretended everything was normal. She even tried to pretend she was normal. Knowing, deep...

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Chapter 33

Noah sat in his car in the parking lot, watching as wedding guests passed. He was waiting for his buzz to wear off. He was waiting for the shock to wear off. Mel had kissed him. Or, he had kissed Mel. His heart pooled with guilt. He rummaged for the words to say to Rachel, all th...

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Chapter 34

"This is Daniel speaking." Rachel's father spoke in his usual rigid tone. It was Dad. He had spoken the same way at dinner, at her birthday, and at her graduation. Sharp, cold, and to the point. Even after his service, the military never really left him. "Hey dad," Rachel said....