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I thought we would be able to get over this today, and I would have been able to get her to come home. It’s only been a few days and I’m already a mess without her.
I can’t get my mind to calm down. I needed to talk to her.
Me: I miss you!
The text went unanswered for about twenty minutes, and I was going stir-crazy the entire time. I told myself I would be chill about this, but I just couldn't be chill. I was over waiting, so I sent another text.
Me: I really need to talk to you. Can I call you or come see you?
Songbird: A voice call is fine.
Me: I was going to Facetime you. I want to see you.
Songbird: I can’t see you more than I need to, Lincoln. Let’s just chat tomorrow, okay? I’m going out.
I didn’t bother answering. I called the bookstore to get Dan's number, and his dad gave it to me without question. There were perks of everyone knowing everyone, I guess. I texted Dan and asked where they were off to.
Dan: Why would I tell you that?
Me: I need to fix this dude. Please, just tell me where you guys are going.
Dan: Just leave her alone. You have done enough, don’t you think?
Me: Dan, I love her. I overreacted, and I know that. I’ve never had someone care about me like she does. I’ve never loved someone the way I love her. Please.
The text went unanswered for a few minutes. Then my phone finally beeped.
Dan: I can’t break the girl code and tell you. When I’m upset I like to go somewhere I can be myself and let loose. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.
I realized they were going to the karaoke bar.
Me: THANK YOU! I owe you one dude.
Dan: I didn’t do anything.
I called Elijah and told him to bring the guys and meet me at the bar. I am getting her back, even if it kills me.
AUBREY
Dan told me we were going out, and honestly, I could use a drink. He chose the bar we went to before because we had so much fun. Although, I was sure the karaoke bar would make me think of Lincoln, I guess it would actually do me some good to think of him. No time like the present to try to let it go right?
Dan asked me to dance. He dragged me onto the dance floor, knowing I was not in the mood, but I tried my hardest to live in the moment.
The music slowed, and I started to let go of Dan so he could dance with his boyfriend. When I turned around, I smacked right into someone’s chest.
I was mortified. “Oh, I’m so sorry I—”
“May I have this dance?” Lincoln said.
“Lincoln! What are you doing here?”
“It’s fate.” he said as he grabbed my hand.
Dan smiled at me and mouthed ‘wasn’t me’ and shrugged his shoulders as he walked away. I tried to back away, but he pulled me in and placed his hand on my back just like he did the first night we danced. The memories, his touch, it all gave me chills, and I felt as if I was frozen in place.
He leaned down, and I could feel him just basking in my warmth for a moment as he brushed our cheeks together; then he whispered, “I miss you, baby,” and I felt his lips on my cheek inching toward mine.
My breath hitched, and a lump formed in my throat. I could feel my walls melting down just from those four simple words.
