Chapter 31
“I’m not so sure that’s a good idea.” Especially now, while I can still feel the heat of his lips.
“Agree to disagree,” he counters. “You need somewhere to live; I need a roommate. It’s win-win.”
“It’s a recipe for disaster.” But I can’t deny that I want to take him up on the offer.
“Scared you won’t be able to keep your hands off me?”
Yes, but like hell am I telling him that. “You’re ridiculous.”
He holds his hands up. “All right, all right, I won’t push.”
The silence grows limbs, stumbling awkwardly, like a newborn calf. Kissing him seemed like a good idea at the time, but maybe I read the signs wrong. I need to clear my head, and I can’t do that with him here.
I’ve already made one bad decision; best not make it two.
“I’ll think about it.” It’s a lie. I’ve already made my mind up.
Lucky slips on his jacket and reties his hair. “I hope you do.”
He looks around for a few seconds, delaying the inevitable. I wonder if this will be the last time I see him. Kind eyes, tight jeans, generous heart. I hope it isn’t; it’s nice to have a friend in this city, and Lucky is a rare one.
“Hand me your phone,” he says, stepping close enough to trip my heart up.
I do it without thinking, watching as he enters his phone number. The power to see him again will be within my control, if I want it.
But what do I want?
I know what I need. It’s a rather long list at the moment, and I don’t have much time to solve it. Lucky is offering me a piece of that puzzle, but my feelings for him will make it complicated.
If I can’t find a solution, I’m going to have to consider the one thing I’ve never wanted to do—give up.
I stare at the door long after he leaves. It’s not too late.
I can still change my mind.
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Make Your Choice:
I changed my mind; I want to move in (go to 34)
it’s time to leave (go to 19)
go back (go to 18)