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“Yeah, I don’t know about that. I mean, I had hoped so. But I’m not really sure now.” She shrugs. “It’s new. I only found out this morning, and when he sent me a text telling me he was home, I knew I had to tell him.”
“Do you actually want children?” I ask. I have never really asked her that question before, as I’ve never seen her in a fully committed relationship, and she had voiced her dislike for children but I guess this changes things.
“I didn’t think I did, but now things are different.”
“Do you love Harvey?”
“I do. Is that crazy?” she whispers. “I mean, I think he just thinks of me as a fling. But I don’t see us as a fling at all.”
“Do you want to come in?” I ask, nodding to the door.
“I don’t think he wants me in there right now,” she says in a broken whisper.
“Do you want me to come with you? I just need to put my bags away, and I’m all yours,” I offer.
“No, it’s okay. I might just curl up and watch a movie and pass out.”
I place my hand on her shoulder. “I can talk to him. Do you want me to?”
“He’s your brother first, O. Maybe he needs your support.”
“And you are my best friend, so I can give it to you as well.”
“Simone.” We both look to the house as Harvey calls her name. “Come inside.” He holds open the door.
“I’m giving you your space, Harvey. You need space and time.”
“Get inside, Simone,” he says, but even though it sounds like an order he said it gently. I stand there as she makes her way up the stairs, and the minute she reaches him, he cups her face, leans down, and kisses her lips softly. “It was just a lot. I’m sorry.”
She nods and kisses him back. “It’s a lot for me too.” Tears run down her cheeks, and he wipes them away.
“I get that, I do. I had to process.” His hands fall from her face, and he guides her inside. Over his shoulder, he says to me, “Welcome back, stoner.” He winks, and I give him my best eye roll. Simone laughs as I grab my bag and head inside. I smile fondly as they both disappear into his room, then I go straight to mine.
I think I need to find somewhere else to live.
I mean, I don’t think my brother would kick me out, but if he’s having a baby with my best friend, I highly doubt they will want me in their space. Unpacking my bag, I see the bags of clothes Jake bought me, and I smile as I pull out the leather bodysuit and remember what I had to do to get that kiss.
Would I do it again? That’s a hell yes. Any day of the week.
That man may hate to be kissed or give kisses, but I cherish every single one I’ve had with him.
And I will take, and take, until I can no longer take any more.
