I pick up one half of my sandwich, sinking my teeth into it. Once I’ve swallowed, I say, “You owe me a memory.”
Levi glances at me and swallows before he says, “I’ll have to make it a happy one.”
Nodding, I grin.
“Lick was in the backyard doing her thing when my beautiful neighbor came outside.”
I let out a burst of laughter. “It sounds vaguely familiar, but go on.”
“You sat down at the table, and Lick did me a favor by going over to you and getting your attention. It opened a door for me to talk to you, even though I was awkward as fuck.”
“We were both awkward,” I mention.
Levi tilts his head. “You blushed that day. Why?”
“It was the first time I got to see you up close.” When Levi frowns, I say, “You have to know how attractive you are.” He begins to look uncomfortable. “Is it hard for you to accept compliments?”
He nods. “It’s not something I got growing up, so I’m not used to it.”
“Well, brace yourself, because I like giving compliments. You’re easily the most attractive man I’ve ever seen. That’s why I blushed. The attraction hit me so hard, and when I looked into your eyes, I think I knew right then it would only be a matter of time before I fell in love with you.”
“It was the same for me,” Levi murmurs.
Once we’re done with our meal, we clear the table before moving to the living room. We get comfortable on a couch while Lick jumps up on the other one.
“It’s your turn to pick a movie,” I remind him.
“Would you think it’s weird if we watchedThe Elimination Project? I haven’t seen it.”
My eyes widen. “Why?”
Levi shrugs. “I was too overwhelmed by everything that happened, and I was scared it would suck.”
“It’s sooooo good.” I grab the remote, and switching on the TV, I quickly find the movie and press play. “By the way, it’s one of my favorites.”
“Yeah?”
“I might sob my little heart out at the scene where Easton cries,” I warn Levi.
I snuggle into his side, and when he places his arm around my shoulders, I let out a happy sigh.
While the movie plays, I keep stealing glances at Levi. Emotions flash over his face as he watches his hard work come to life.
When we get to the sad part and Easton lets out a heartbroken cry before breaking down, my throat strains. I wait until the credits run before I say, “I read Easton was really crying. He lost his sister to cancer a few weeks before they shot that scene.”
“Yeah. I was told they might postpone filming, but somehow they still got the movie done on time.” Levi lets out a sigh, then looks at me. “That was ...”
“Incredible?” He nods, and I add, “The best thing ever?”
A proud smile spreads over his face, and he even looks a little emotional.
“You wrote a damn good book, Levi. You should be very proud of yourself.”
“Thank you.”
I switch off the TV, and turning my body toward his, I ask, “What are you thinking?”
“I’m thinking how lucky I am to have you in my life, and I don’t want to waste a single second I get to spend with you.”
