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Her mom still seems confused, but she agrees. Sydney leaves me in Logan’s hands. We sit in the living room on the couch.
“So, you decided to surprise her?”
“Couldn’t let her stay at home and miss it.”
He nods. “You really haven’t slept for two days?”
“Haven’t had time.” My phone dings with a text. A quick check shows a message from Stacy, but I ignore it. “Shouldn’t you be picking up your date?” Sydney and I are going to be late since she isn’t ready yet.
“Yeah, but now I’m babysitting you.”
“I’ll be fine sitting here by myself.”
Logan doesn’t trust me that much because he doesn’t leave. Meanwhile, I’m either yawning or lightly dozing off. The sound of heels clicking on hardwood floor stirs me awake. I stand and see Sydney in that dress. Damn. It looks even better in person.
“Still like it?” Sydney asks, spinning around. The bottom flares out before settling around her feet. Navy is so her color.
“Yeah. You’re gorgeous as always.”
She blushes and fuck, I’ve missed seeing that. “Let’s go, then.”
I walk over to her and grab her hand. Her mom stands next to her, watching things between us with wary eyes. “It was nice to meet you,” I say.
“You too.”
We head out with Logan on our heels since he can finally leave now that we are. Once we’re in the car, Sydney gives me directions.
“I can’t believe you’re here.”
“I’m just glad that I am.”
“How long can you stay?” There’s so much hope in her voice and I hate that I’m going to ruin it.
“Long enough to get some sleep, eat when I wake up, and hit the road again. I wish I could stay longer, but I can’t with the length of the drive and I have a game Sunday.”
“Where are you staying?”
“At the only hotel in town.” I didn’t think the town would be big enough for one, but apparently it is.
“Can I stay with you tonight?”
I glance over at her. “Your mom going to let you?”
She shrugs. “Who cares? I can get in trouble later.”
“If you want to and you don’t care about getting in trouble, then I won’t stop you. How much trouble will you get in?”
“I don’t know. I’ve never done anything like that. I’ll get Logan to cover for me until morning. She probably won’t stay up for us, so she won’t know I’m not there until I show up still wearing my prom dress. You can park right there.”
I pull into the parking space she spotted and turn my car off. For a moment, I enjoy the sight of her and the fact that I’m here with her. I knew I missed her, but it wasn’t until now that I realize just how damn much. It’s easier to live apart, though it’s definitely hard at times, but being here reminds me of what I’m missing.
“Are you going to kiss me or admire how hot I look?” she asks, causing me to laugh and lean over to kiss her softly.
“You do look very hot.”
“Thank you! Let’s go.”
There’s still some people making their way inside the building. Sydney stops short all of a sudden.
