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“I’m just so tired of this,” I tell him, motioning between the two of us.
He swallows, shifting on his feet, and I decide I have nothing to lose. Might as well lay it all out.
“You look at me like you want me; you even told me you wanted to kiss me since we first met, but then… you’re just always running away from me. It’s getting really, really old.”
He’s silent, and I feel so tired all of a sudden. I just want to go inside and go to bed, but I need to get this all out.
“I don’t want to play those types of games. I want someone who wants me and isn’t afraid to show that. So, until you figure out what it is that you want, I think we should just stay away from each other.”
“Lila,” he starts, but it’s too late for me.
“You’ve been avoiding me all week. Just go back to that,” I tell him as I dig my keys out of my purse and unlock my apartment door.
I don’t look back as I head into my apartment and lock the door after me. It hurts to walk away from him, but I know it will probably save me pain in the long run.
I leave the lights off and walk to my room in the dark, kicking off my shoes and tossing my purse on the couch as I go. I head into my bedroom, plugging my phone in, and that’s when I see the messages from Pia.
Pia:Any updates?
Pia: Was he waiting for you in the parking lot?
Pia: He was, wasn’t he??
Pia: I need details!!
I wishthat I had a better update for her. I know that she’ll keep texting me so I respond now.
Lila:He was waiting for me in the parking lot.
Pia: EEK!
Pia: Then what happened?
Lila: We kissed.
Pia: YES! How was it?
Lila: Amazing. Like I had tingles.
Pia: Then what happened??
Lila: Then I told him I was out with you and not on a date, and he pulled back.
Pia: What an idiot.
Lila: I told him that we should just stay away from each other until he figures out what it is that he wants.
Pia: Good for you. You deserve someone who is all in with you. You’ll find it.
Lila: I hope
Lila: Good Night.
Pia: Night. Talk to you tomorrow.
I plugmy phone in and get ready for bed. When I finally crawl between the sheets, all I can think about is that kiss. My fingers trace over my lips, and I can’t help but wonder if that will be our one and only kiss as I try to fall asleep.
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