Chapter 133

*JOSH’S POV*

I stared at him, taking in his words. Deep down, I knew he was right. I’d been dancing around this with Mary for months, teasing and flirting but never taking that next step. And the more time passed, the more I felt like I was in too deep to pull back.

“And what if I mess it up?” I asked quietly.

Jordyn leaned forward, resting his arms on the desk. “You won’t mess it up. Not if you’re honest with her. Trust me, Josh. She’s waiting for you to make a move. Don’t leave her hanging.”

I looked down at the floor, my mind racing. Jordyn was right. I’d been holding back for too long, too scared of what might happen. But what was worse—risking it, or letting her slip away because I was too afraid to take the chance?

“I’m telling you, man,” Jordyn said with a smirk. “If you don’t do it soon, someone else might.”

That made my heart lurch, and I shot him a glare. “Not funny.”

He shrugged. “I’m just saying. Don’t let your fear get in the way of something real.”

I sat there for a mome