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Also… did I mention I’m sorry? Because I really am. That’s it. That’s the end. I hope you’re doing awesome.
I read Marjorie’s note over and over again and a few things stick out to me. First of all, she missed me. I wasn’t the only one feeling the loss of this form of communication—the connection we only have within these notes. Except we have a connection outside of these notes too. I feel it. I just don’t know if Marjorie does.
I’m also going crazy over the fact that she said she’s in love with my main character. That character is based completely off me. If she’s in love with them that means… no, I can’t think like that. I don’t care what Bug says. Hope only leads to disappointment.
Just like before, I print out the next chapter of my book then sit down at my desk to write back to Marjorie.
Hello, Little Miss Soon-to-be District Champ! You don’t know how much of a relief it was to get your note. I was seriously worried I did or said something wrong. I also feel like I should be the one apologizing to you. These notes (and my secret identity) have caused a lot of issues for you. If you ever want to stop, I completely understand.
I’m so happy you like the first chapter. I hope you like the second just as much. The main character is very important to me so the fact that you love her means everything to me.
I’m not sure if anyone has ever told you this, but watching you on the basketball court is really beautiful. It’s obvious how much you love it and how hard you work at it. Did you have any idea you were going to end up being the best on the team this year? Knowing you, you don’t even realize that you are. You are, though. No one even compares. I honestly don’t understand how you weren’t a varsity starter before this year. Anyway, I just want you to know that no matter what happens in this next game (or any of the games that could follow), I’m so proud of you <3 You’ve worked so hard and deserve all of the amazing things that are happening.
I hope you have a great day. I can’t wait to hear what you think about chapter 2.
***
The district playoff game is just over an hour drive for me. Bug can’t go, but Delilah can, so I pick her up on the way.
“So, what’s the deal with you and Marjorie?” Delilah asks while I drive.
I cringe. I really thought she had forgotten about this. “What do you mean?”
“I mean, you come to all of her games. Every game you wear a different shirt or sweatshirt with her name on it, so I have to assume they all belong to her. I thought maybe you guys were dating or something, but since you’re not out, you’re keeping it a secret.”
I shake my head back and forth so forcefully that I give myself a headache. “It’s not like that. Marjorie doesn’t even know I’m gay.”
“She doesn’t? I thought you guys had gotten a lot closer now.”
“We are… but… it’s complicated.”
Delilah stares at me for a long time before she speaks again. “You don’t have to tell me anything you don’t want to, but I also want you to know you can trust me. If you ever want to talk about anything at all, I promise it will stay between us.”
Maybe it’s the long drive we have. Maybe it’s the way Delilah is staring at me with so much sincerity. Hell, it might even be the fact that it feels like I finally have a sister. But I want to tell her. I want her to know everything that’s been happening. I want her opinion on what I should do.
When I’m done explaining everything, she blows out a long breath. “That’s a lot.”
“I know, right?”
“Can I give you advice even though I have no experience with dating?”
I’m not sure if I actually want to hear what she has to say, but I could definitely use some advice. “Go for it.”
“I can understand why you didn’t tell her at first, but I think you should now.”
“But she said—”
“I know what she said,” Delilah interrupts. “But I bet that’s not the case now. Especially if she knew it was you.”
“What do you mean by that?”
Delilah smirks. “You really can’t see what’s right in front of you, can you? Marjorie likes you.”
Nope. Don’t listen. Don’t get your hopes up. “I doubt that.”
“Just promise me you’ll try a little harder to take notice of the little signs and then reconsider your current position?”
“Fine.” I roll my eyes at her but can’t help but smile.
