Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas

“I would say ‘I’m glad you’re okay’,” she told me, “but
I’m still deciding.”
I quirked a smile, and she shook her head, probably more
at herself than me.
They left, but Will and Banks stayed, Banks handing me a
bottle of water.
“I’m going to get you some real food and pick up some
clothes,” she said, smirking. “I gather you won’t be here for
long.”
Damn straight.
“Thanks,” I told her.
She leaned down and did something she never does… she
kissed me on the cheek. But before she could rise again, I
grabbed her arm, keeping her eyes level with mine.
“I, um…”
I trailed off, wanting to say something, but I didn’t know
what.
Before my friends and before Winter, Banks was my safe
place. She could read me, take care of me, and just be there
with no talking or expectations. She was the best thing in my
life for a lot of years. I was tired of disrupting hers with all my
bullshit.
I wanted to tell her that I…
I didn’t know.
The words tasted like sand on my tongue, and I knew
they’d come off disingenuous and unnatural sounding, because
I never said shit like that, but…
I finally just met her eyes and shrugged. “Ya know.”
A soft smile crossed her beautiful face and her eyes started
to glisten. “Yeah, I love you, too,” she told me.
Will sniffled at my side, feigning heartbreak, and I jerked
my chin at him.
“GGo. Both of you,” I told them. “GGet out of here.”