"Nope, not Walker." I take a few steps back and grab a box now that my eyes have adjusted to the light. "I'm just going to take this and go."
"Wait." Wren reaches out and grabs my arm. "Don't go yet. I was hoping we could talk."
Could this be my chance? The one Corey told me to take. I want to hear her out. Let her say her piece, but what if it's rejection? I don't think I could handle that. Not here in their house where I'll have to go back to Walker's room and act like I'm fine.
I take a step, and her grip tightens. "Please, Christian."
Those two words keep me from guarding my heart. I move toward the table and quietly pull out a chair. "I can't stay in here long. You know how your brother is. He'll come searching for me."
She sets the phone on the table and turns the flashlight off. "I know. I'll make it quick."
I take a deep breath, preparing myself for whatever she's about to throw at me. "Hit me."
"I like you. I've liked you for a long time, and even though I know my brother won't approve, I want to know if you like me, too. If you want to see what could happen between us."
My jaw drops. That's not what I expected. Telling me nothing could happen between us, and that I need to get over myself is what I thought she'd say. I'm not sure if I can even form words.
"Christian? Did you hear me?" She slides her hand across the table until it's covering mine. "I want to date you."
Lifting my free hand, I reach over and pinch my arm. "Ow." No, it's not a dream.
"What are you doing?"
"Making sure this conversation is really happening. I've liked you since I was a freshman. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would hear you say anything resembling the words that came out of your mouth."
"Why is it so hard to believe?"
"Have you seen me? I'm scrawny, have wild hair, and don't fit in with many people."
"Why would you want to? I always thought you acted older than you are."
"But I'm fresh out of high school. You've been out here living life these past two years. I can't compete with that kind of adventure. Besides, I still live at home."
She motions around her. "In case you didn't notice, I'm not exactly maintaining my own space lately. And stop trying to compare everything. I like you. That should be the end of the conversation."
"Okay, what will your brother say? You know how he can be."
"Let me deal with my brother."
This is it. This is my chance. She brought the choice to me without me having to do worry myself. Without me looking stupid. "Okay."
Before I can react, she's in front of me. Hands on either side of my face, pulling me toward her. Our lips meet. It's not like I've never kissed another girl, but it's different with Wren. It's perfect, and right. Like something we should have done so long ago.
I lose myself in the kiss, wrapping my fingers in her hair. She's straddling my lap and I know if I don't pull away, I won't make it back to Walker's room.
Slowly, I break the kiss. "That was everything I imagined it would be."
"Good to know."
She leans in again, but I stop her. "If I don't get back to Walker, he's going to ask questions."
"I'll see you tomorrow then," she whispers. Getting up, she grabs a small box of pizza and saunters out of the room. This is either the best or worst idea I've ever had.
Eight
Wren
Last night was unexpected.Not that it was accompanied with mind blowing sex or anything. Because let's be real, I'm not that type of girl, but it was definitely life altering.
