Chapter 23
I wish I could say that Jake came back, we resumed our friendship and everything went back to normal, but I'd be a big, fat liar. The truth is, ever since the night he showed up unannounced, I've been feeling really uneasy. I don't like feeling this awkward, so I've made sure that Russ is always around whenever Jake is. I can't be left alone with him.
"Are you almost ready? I seriously don't understand why you have to get all dolled up when it's just our family," Russ complains as he watches me apply my mascara.
I turn to him and scowl. "It's Thanksgiving dinner, Russell. I'm trying to look nice. It's not as easy for girls as it is guys. All you have to do is put on a clean shirt and run your hand through your hair."
"Hey, they better be glad I'm willing to put on a clean
