Benched By You – K Lastella

I should’ve gone home after she dried my shirt, or when she fell asleep. Could’ve driven back to my own bed, maybe gotten eight solid hours of actual rest. But I didn’t. I stayed. Part of it was because Sam was sick and I didn’t want to leave them alone. But mostly… it’s because last night felt familiar. Like slipping into an old hoodie you forgot you loved.

It reminded me of the old days—before everything went to hell. Back when sleepovers were our thing. When we’d stay up too late bickering over movie picks or playing stupid dares, and she’d always end up falling asleep first. And yeah… watching her sleep used to be my guilty pleasure. She looked peaceful. Untouchable. Like the whole world could be falling apart, and she’d still be dreaming about sunshine and Taylor Swift’s new songs.

Those moments were the only times I let myself really look at her. No jokes, no pretending, no acting like I didn’t feel what I felt. Just… quietly memorizing her face, telling myself it was harmless. So yeah, last night brought all that back. The ache, the nostalgia, the absolute chaos she stirs in me without even trying. Now, here I am, walking across campus with a paper bag in hand—the jersey neatly folded inside. Let’s not kid ourselves, man.

You’re not going there just to “drop off a jersey.” You’re going there to check if Adam Klein still has both arms attached—so you can decide which one to break first. And… yeah. That’s right. Because ever since breakfast, I haven’t been able to get Sam’s words out of my head—how Caroline and Adam look good together when they dance.

Those two words—good together—have been replaying in my brain like a bad song on repeat. So, yeah, my sister’s words been driving me insane. I couldn’t even focus in class earlier. My notes are garbage. I kept thinking about Caroline spending her afternoons and evenings with him, rehearsing lines, practicing choreography, probably laughing at his dumb jokes.

For everyone who fell for their best friend…and waited so long for him to realize you’re THE ONE. Read this book. It might cure your delusion. Spoiler: He’s not confused. He’s just not into you. (But read anyway. Misery loves company.) CONTENT WARNING This novel contains mature content, including explicit sexual scenes, strong language, depictions of verbal bullying, emotionally charged relationship dynamics, and medical-related distress. These elements may not be suitable for all readers.

Discretion is advised. CONTENTS Chapter One Pg #1 Chapter Two Pg #11 Chapter Three Pg #24 Chapter Four Pg #40 Chapter Five Pg #52 Chapter Six Pg #62 Chapter Seven Pg #70 Chapter Eight Pg #83 Chapter Nine Pg #93 Chapter Ten Pg #108 Chapter Eleven Pg #119 Chapter Twelve Pg #131 Chapter Thirteen Pg #140 Chapter Fourteen Pg #151 Chapter Fifteen Pg #165 Chapter Sixteen Pg #178 Chapter Seventeen Pg #192 Chapter Eighteen Pg #205 Chapter Nineteen Pg #219 Chapter Twenty Pg #237 Chapter Twenty-One Pg #245 Chapter Twenty-Two Pg #258 Chapter Twenty- Three Pg #267 Chapter Twenty-Four Pg #281 Chapter Twenty-Five Pg #292 Chapter Twenty-Six Pg #307 Chapter Twenty- Seven Pg #321 Chapter Twenty- Eight Pg #328 Chapter Twenty-Nine Pg #344 Chapter Thirty Pg #356 Chapter Thirty-One Pg #370 Chapter Thirty-Two Pg #382 Chapter Thirty-Three Pg #392 Chapter Thirty-Four Pg #408 Chapter Thirty-Five Pg #420 Chapter Thirty-Six Pg #434 Chapter Thirty-Seven Pg #442 Chapter Thirty-Eight Pg #454 Chapter Thirty-Nine Pg #466 Chapter Forty Pg #478 Chapter Forty-One Pg #488 Chapter Forty-Two Pg #504 Chapter Forty-Three Pg #521 Chapter Forty-Four Pg #535 Chapter Forty-Five Pg #552 Chapter Forty-Six Pg #564 Chapter Forty-Seven Pg #580 Chapter Forty-Eight Pg #598 Chapter Forty-Nine Pg #609 Chapter Fifty Pg #621 Chapter Fifty-One Pg #639 Chapter Fifty-Two Pg #659 Chapter Fifty-Three Pg #674 Chapter Fifty-Four Pg #687 I Chapter Fifty-Five Pg #705 Chapter Fifty-Six Pg #729 Chapter Fifty-Seven Pg #749 Chapter Fifty-Eight Pg #767 Epilogue One Pg #779 Epilogue Two Pg #786 CHAPTER ONE CAROLINE f my love story had a soundtrack right now, it would hundred percent be You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift.

Don’t roll your eyes—I’m a proud Swiftie.

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

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• Author: Unknown
• Pages: 658
• Language: English (en)

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