“Either.Both.”
The answer was swift.“No.Definitely not.”And why the hell would I?“I’ve spent the last few weeks having some of the most amazing sex of my life.”The joke fell flat, so I opted for sincerity.“But even without that, I’m really glad that I met him.I didn’t realize how stuck I was, and not just at work either.I knew something was feeling off.It’s been years since I’ve gotten out of my comfort zone, and I’m excited now.Especially because I don’t know what’s next.”
I twisted on the couch, my legs getting caught in the blanket and pulling it off Audrey.She rearranged it while I continued.“It’s like …” I ran my free hand through my hair.“I don’t even know.Being with him … I feel exactly the same, and yet …”
“Different?”
“Yes!I mean, I’m awesome, right?You know that.I know that.And I’m completely capable of being happy by myself, but ...I just enjoy everything better when he’s around.”
“I think that’s called—”
“Uh uh uh uh.”I stopped her.“I know what you’re about to say, and I’m going to stop you right there.I don’t even know how Sam feels yet.I don’t want to get ahead of myself.”
“Ok, now you’re really scaring me.I don’t know what you’ve done with Tiff, but if you wake up in the morning with a third arm, don’t call me.”
I threw a cushion at her, narrowly missing her sundae.“Oh, shut up.”
We settled again, letting the next episode autoplay.I caught Audrey texting someone (who I could only assume to be Jackson) with a goofy smile on her face, and I playfully nudged her with a foot to get her attention.“Thanks for coming over tonight.”
She put her phone down so that she could reach over and squeeze my hand.“Anytime.You know that.I just want you to be happy.And I still kind of owe you for getting Jackson and me together.”
“Oh, right.You do,” I joked as I leaned in and hugged her.She smelled of lavender and felt like home.“This makes me happy, too, you know.I’m really grateful you’re my friend.”
“Aww.You’re going to make me cry.”
“All your sappiness must be rubbing off on me.Now, let’s rewind so I can see Maze kick that guy’s ass some more.”
