[ A/N: Okay, this chapter is diving into Jordan's account from the past. The timeline remains the same as the one in which we are reading Skylar's account. ]
(JORDAN)
"Well, didn't you want a girlfriend? Now you've got one, Jordan Parker."
Rose took a step back and de-tangled herself from my embrace.
As I felt her warmth fade a part of me yearned to pull her back. But the other part, the sane and practical part of me, forced my attention to the voices rising around me.
I retracted my hands to my sides and warily skimmed the floor which was now bubbling with hushed voices.
"We should get upstairs," I cleared my throat and shifted my focus towards Rose but her attention wasn't on me.
I followed her line of sight but she appeared to be staring at nothing in particular.
I did not have time for this.
Grabbing her hand, I started walking in the direction of the elevator.
"Ow! I can walk on my own," she urged.
