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“Sorry, yes. That sounds like fun.”
“Let’s get cleaned up. I was going to make you dinner before all this happened.”
“You were planning to cook for me?” She turned towards him, her belly grumbling at the mention of food.
He grinned sheepishly and shrugged. “I figured it would be nice. You cooked for me, and I wanted to return the favor.”
“I’m starving, so how about we have a quick shower?” she agreed.
“Then you better go in there alone, or it might be another hour until we get dinner. Unless—do you need me in there? You know, in case you fall?” he quickly amended.
That ache in her chest was like a sinkhole, getting deeper by the second. He was worried about her.
“I’ll be fine.” She stood and disappeared into the bathroom before he could see the emotion welling up as tears slipped past her defenses and down her cheeks.
***
After a quick shower, she went to the bedroom to dress. When she entered, the fresh set of sheets and comforter caught her attention. He’d stripped her bed and then made it for her. A note sat in the center.
Went home to shower and start dinner. Come on over when you’re ready. -Dre
“Friends do dinners,” she said aloud, trying to convince herself.
Besides, she’d just worked up one hell of an appetite. A tiny voice inside her told her he was the only man to appease it.
Another voice told her to run.
