That you want to break up?
Wait, don’t answer that
But his text came in too quickly.
JACKSON:
Maybe?
I’m still racing to send more messages.
ELLIE:
Because I don’t want to
But I understand if
I don’t know what the right thing to say is.
JACKSON:
I don’t, either.
Ellie, I like you. A lot.
I just don’t know how to handle everything right now.
He’s leaving the door open. I can’t push him.
ELLIE:
I know, you’re going through so much.
But even if you don’t think we should, like, date right now, please let me be there for you any way I can be.
I like you so much and want to help with whatever. If you need me to sneak you some food or drive you somewhere so you can get a break from your parents or anything.
Honestly.
Please.
He takes a long time to send a response, but I grip my phone tightly the entire wait.
JACKSON:
I could use a ride to something Sunday morning. I think I’m going to give the support group meetings a try.
I can’t type my response fast enough.
ELLIE:
I’m there.
Chapter Forty-six
Jackson
I’m nervous aboutmy first MS support group meeting. But I’m looking forward to the company. I’ve been out of school so long it’ll be nice to socialize and meet some new people. Especially those who understand what I’ve been going through.
