“And then?”
“And then I’ll take you out for dinner.”
“You might have lost interest by then.”
“Andyoumight have gained interest. We’re both risking something.”
“That’s true – but I might not be able to take that risk.”
“Less than two months, that’s all I’m asking: two months of friendship and one date.”
She watches me, doubtfully.
She’s already scared to accept my proposal: which means there’s already something at risk.
“Just think about it,” I smile. “I’m not going anywhere.”
Jordan
Itoss and turn in bed, trying to find a comfortable position. Caramel attempts to follow my movements, before giving up and abandoning me to my fate, slipping down from the bed and padding over to her cushion under the window. I kick off the covers and roll onto my back, my hands linked over my stomach, my eyes glued to the ceiling. I can’t sleep; I can’t think of anything but him.
I sigh frustratedly and glance over to my bedside table, where my alarm clock tells me it’s twenty-past-midnight. I go to turn over onto my side, when my phonepingswith a new message. I lift myself up slightly and grab it.
Are you asleep?
It’s from an unknown number; assuming someone has messaged me by accident, or for a joke, I delete it, replacing my phone on the surface. I try to snuggle myself back down into the pillows.
Anotherpingmakes me think that someone is playing some sort of trick on me.
I sit up now, grabbing hold of my phone.
Have you thought about it yet?
I stare at the screen for a few seconds, undecided, before concluding that it can’t be who I think it is. I go to put it down on the table again, but yet anotherpingstops me.
Are you wearing a matching flannel pyjama set – maybe your pink one with the unicorns? Or are you sleeping naked, like last time I was there with you?
I don’t believe it.
Who gave you my number?
I have my sources. Tell me about you, instead.
I’m not telling you what I’m wearing, K.
So we’re already onto ‘K’?
You’re an idiot.
Come on, tell me what you’re wearing.
Why?
Because then I know how to picture you.
An unbearable heat floods through my body; I exhale deeply.
Go to bed, K.
