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"That's the spirit," Diego says, raising his glass in a toast. "To conquering your fears and getting the girl."
We all clink glasses, and for the first time in days, I feel a glimmer of hope. Maybe I can make things right with Sophia.
Maybe we can have everything we've talked about.
"Now, I just have to figure out how to make things right with her," I mutter. "Because, of course, that's the real problem...I really fucked up, and she won't talk to me."
"Well, shit," Diego laughs. "You could have led with that. What did you do?"
My jaw tenses as I wonder how to say this without sounding like an asshole.
...then I give up because I have been an asshole.
"We had sex, I got into doing it without a condom, never questioned her...then I asked if it was too late to take Plan B."
The reaction is...well, less than ideal. Gavin's jaw literally drops, and Quinn downs his drink, shaking his head. Diego doesn't seem quite as worried, but he's the only one who's not in a relationship, so his optimism isn't exactly reassuring.
"I know, I know," I say, holding up my hands. "It was stupid. I shouldn't have done it. And now she's not answering my calls or texts, and I don't know how to fix it."
"Well, for starters, you should probably apologize," Quinn says. "And mean it, too."
"I do mean it," I protest. "I feel terrible."
"Then tell her that," Gavin says. "But you have to understand...from her perspective, it probably seems like you don't care about her or her health. And that's a pretty big deal."
"I know," I say. "I was stupid and reckless. But I just...I don't know. I was caught up in the moment, I guess."
Diego huffs out a laugh. "Or you're turned on by the idea of knocking up a beautiful woman...and who could blame you?"
Quinn cocks an eyebrow at him.
"Okay, apparently Quinn could blame you," Diego says with a sheepish grin.
I shake my head, feeling guilty and ashamed. "That's not it," I say. "I care about Sophia. I just...fucked up."
"It happens," Gavin says with a shrug. "But right now, you need to focus on fixing things with her."
"I know," I say, my mind already spinning with ideas. "I just need to figure out the right way to apologize."
"Well, whatever you do, make sure it's genuine," Quinn advises. "And don't make excuses. Just own up to your mistake and show her that you're sorry."
"I will," I say, determination filling me. "And thank you, guys, for talking to me about it. You're good friends."
"Of course, man," Diego says with a smile. "We're here for you."
"Always," Gavin agrees.
We finish our drinks and part ways, and I head home to think about what to do next. I know I need to apologize to Sophia, but I want to do it in a way that shows her just how much I care about her and our relationship.
Because I do care about her. She deserves to feel cared for. And when I talk to her again...I need to make my words count.
Chapter twenty-seven
Sophia
Ishould call him. I know, I should call him. I know I'm being immature, that we have bigger things to worry about than if he actually wants a baby.
Because I'm sure of it now.
