Please don’t tell me you believe that. That screams “I’ll fix the bad boy.”
GracieLou
I don’t think that of anyone else. ;)
GreenArrow11
You probably shouldn’t think it of me, either.
But I appreciate that you do.
GracieLou
How are you feeling about going home for Christmas?
GreenArrow11
I’d rather stay in the airport.
What are you doing for the holidays?
GracieLou
Oh, nothing much. I’m going to see my dad.
GreenArrow11
That’s great. I’m glad you’re getting time with him.
I stare at his words, my throat tightening.
If only he knew.
Over the PA, the airline announces that we’re now boarding. And a second later, I get a message.
GreenArrow11
I won’t have service for a while. Be safe.
GracieLou
Thanks, Arrow. You, too. Don’t pick up any hitchhikers.
GreenArrow11
I’m flying. Shouldn’t be a problem.
Remember to double lock your doors.
GracieLou
I put my phone away.
As expected, he didn’t push me. Heneverpushes. He asks the occasional question but virtually always lets my answer stand. And because he’s so vague on specifics, it makes it easier for me to be vague.
It may be pathetic, but if I were going to confide in anyone, it would be him. He’s probably my closest friend, partly because of his respect for boundaries.
I’m a giver. He’s not a taker.
