How does a person who’s in love feel? I mean, I love my family and I love my friends, but I don’t know what loving a guy issupposedto feel like. I’ve never been in love before. Is it one of those things where when you know, you just know?
My phone lights up.
Sam
Celine is hyper and hungry. I just wanted to warn you that we are planning to head over to your flat now. We’ll be as quiet as possible so you can rest.
Min
Appreciate it, but I’m wide awake.
Sam
I’m sorry.
I ignore this and continue.
Min
Does she have any food allergies?
Sam
No. She’ll eat anything.
Min
Okay, I’ll whip up some pancakes. Are you going to be hungry too?
Sam
I’m fine, but if you have an extra one or two, I wouldn’t mind a snack.
Min
Noted. See you soon.
Sam
*Thumbs-up emoji.*
Twenty-Four
Sam texts me again before too much time passes.
Sam
We’re coming up to your flat now. I won’t knock or ring the bell since it’s late.
Min
The door is unlocked.
“Shh, Celine we need to keep it down. It’s nearly one. People are sleeping,” Sam whispers as the door opens.
I glance up from my tablet and set it on the table. Sam and Celine enter. I take a moment to soak in the sight of him. This is the longest we’ve gone without seeing one another. He’s dressed in a tight white T-shirt, joggers, and runners. Our eyes lock and we hold one another’s gaze for several seconds. I’ve nearly forgotten how handsome he is in person.
The familiar electric current that is pulling us together has returned. There are many emotions swirling behind those warm brown orbs. He’s the first to break eye contact and dips his chin.I’m sorry, he mouths.
