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“So, you think I should make a move?”
“Hell yes!” she says firmly. “It’s obvious there’s something between you guys. It’s thatconnection.” She swoons for a second before switching to plotting mode. “Yes. This I like. This I love. It makes me excited. Plus, it’s something I can do something about or help you do something about.”
“You mean other than get epically trashed and puke six times?”
“Yeah. That.”
“You should apologize to Joel. He looked like hell when he came downstairs.”
“I will. I’ll apologize to everyone. Thank you, guys, for having my back.”
“Always. But I think you should talk to Mom and Dad. Tonight… scared me. If you feel like you’re unraveling, you need to talk to them or maybe see Dr. Jim again,” I say, referencing the therapist Sarah has seen on and off through the years.
“You might be right. But, you know, I’m not the only one who couldtalk to Mom and Dad.”
Oh, right. That.
“I’m doing okay.”Well, mostly. I’m a semi-functional human being again.
“I trust you, Rae baby, but you make a good point. If you ever feel likeyou’reunraveling again, you should talk to them.”
“Noted,” I say. Even though I plan on throwing that note away because I don’t want to tell anyone about this. And I really am doing better.
“One last piece of advice… you should go downstairs and talk to Aaron.”
“Sarah, it’s,” I look at my phone, “quarter to two in the morning. This is not when I want to talk to Aaron. I want fresh, well-rested thoughts when I talk to him about it all.”
“So,” she says with a grin, “tomorrow?”
I stare at her for a moment and she pokes me likecome on.
“Tomorrow,” I say. So, I guess I better wear my big girl panties anddo this.
Holy shit. Tomorrow I’m going to tell Aaron I’m in love with him.
Sarah and I collapsed in the bed in Joel’s spare room last night and slept until ten this morning. When we made our way home, trying not to look worse for the wear, Mom asked if we’d like to go shopping with her. Sarah said yes immediately. Shopping is one of the first things she and Mom bonded over. I almost said yes, then decided Sarah could use some alone time with Mom. I had lunch with Dad, then he left to golf with some friends.
I grab a book, my phone, and some headphones and go outside. I’m trying to distract myself for a bit longer. Aaron said he’d stop over soon. I’m a bundle of nerves and excitement.
I pick up the book and start reading, but immediately, my mind goes back to Aaron. I probably shouldn’t have picked a book about two best friends who grow up together and fall in love. I can’t help that it’s my favorite.
I plug my headphones into my phone and scroll through my music. I end up on a playlist that Aaron made for me.
For whatever reason, I’m only now realizing that every freaking song on here is a love song.
You’re Still the One
This I Promise You
Kiss Me
Love Like This
You Belong with Me
Did he realize that when he put this list together? Did he do it on purpose? How long have we both been ignoring our feelings?
“Rae?” I nearly jump out of my skin when I hear Aaron’s soft, sweet voice.
