“Dantedidsay the two of us were written in the stars,” I said.
This definitely wasn’t what he meant, but I was thinking about it right now. I still thought he wasgenerallyfull of shit, but Harvey…
Harvey had always felt a little bit like destiny. Like we’d been put on this planet by a billion random chances just for each other.
“I think Dante would say that means wehaveto kiss,” Harvey said. “Or maybe the moon’ll fall on us or something.”
“Wouldn’t want to take the risk,” I said, closing my eyes as my lips connected with Harvey’s.
Now it was his turn to push me back into the pillow nest, fingers sliding into my hair, curling around my arm. Giggles passing between us, the uncomplicated happiness of two people who really,reallyliked kissing each other and weren’t thinking about the future right now.
I hummed as Harvey rolled off me, both of us sinking deep into the pillows, legs tangling together and noses bumping each other as we snuggled close, getting comfy.
“Think we’re safe from the moon now?” I asked, grinning.
“I think we oughta kiss every few minutes, at least,” Harvey said. “Just in case.”
I pecked his lips softly, savoring the heat of his mouth and the taste of his lips and the way our noses brushed against each other.
“Hey, Harv?” I asked. “We’ll still be friends after this, won’t we?”
I didn’t want to lose him. Not now that I’d found him again. Even if it was only visits every few Thanksgivings and the occasional text, I didn’t want my life to be without Harvey anymore.
If I couldn’t have all of him, at least I could havesomeof him. I’d made do with that before.
“We’ll always be friends, Ig,” Harvey murmured. “No matter what.”
“Pinky promise?” I asked, raising my hand and extending my pinky for him.
“Pinky promise,” Harvey agreed, curling his finger around mine and squeezing tight.
* * *
I wokein my own bed, the sky lit up pink and orange as the sun rose, and wondered if last night—maybe even the whole week—had been a dream.
My wrist twinged as I pulled the blankets back, so at least the part where Harvey ran over me was probably real.
As soon as I sat up, I found the note taped to the t-shirt I’d been put to bed in.
Definitelyput to bed. I remembered falling asleep outside and thinking how nice it was to sleep tangled up with Harvey one last time.
He must’ve carried me back.
I unfolded the note, chewing on my lip as I read.
Ig,
I know how much you always hated goodbyes, and I hate them too, so I didn’t want to wake you this morning. Besides, you’re cute when you’re asleep. Not sure I’m still allowed to say that, I did promise this was over when I left, and by the time you read this, I’ll be gone.
But right now I’m still here, and you’re sleeping peacefully next to me, and it’s nice.
You’re the best fiancé I ever had—and I’m not just saying that because you’re the only one! I’m not so good with words that I can come up with a way to tell you how nice it was to pretend with you again, so I’ll just say it was nice. Really nice.
Theo’s licking my foot, just thought I’d tell you that.
Also, there are brownies for you and doggie treats for Theo on the counter. Don’t worry, they’re safe for him to eat. They’re even safe for you to eat if you want to try them.
I dunno where this is going, exactly. Didn’t want to leave without saying anything, don’t really want to say goodbye, though. It’s not goodbye, exactly, anyway. I promised I’d be back for Thanksgiving, and I will be.
