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I nod slowly. “That’s great, Mikey. Just don’t fuck it up again.”
He smiles, “I won’t. She’s-” he hesitates. “Kiara’s it for me, T. I can’t imagine myself with anyone else but her. I’ve loved her for so long, being with her is as easy as breathing.”
I feel a pang in my chest as he speaks. Because while a part of me is terrified about caring for someone as deeply as that. Another part wonders how it would feel to care that deeply for another person.
“I’m glad. You deserve to be happy, Michael. More than anyone.”
Michael lost his family in an accident when he was little. He was the only one that survived. That kind of trauma sticks with a person. But I’m glad he has someone who helps him find some inner peace.
“Thanks.”
We arrive at home and Michael heads for the steps leading up to the door. I hesitate, staring at the mansion that holds most of my teenage memories. It might not be the home I grew up in, and it’s technically not my family home but it’s mine. And right now staring at it, I want more than anything not to take a step inside.
A tremor goes through my arm. Michael was right, about the darkness. It eats at me. And sometimes it consumes me. Usually I chase it away with some alcohol, or in worse cases, I go for a swim.
Michael turns around when he notices I’m not following.
“I need to head out,” I say.
He nods once, tossing me the keys to the car. “The swimming pool?” he asks, because Michael probably knows me better than anyone else.
I shrug once, before rounding the car and heading for the driver’s seat. I start it and drive away from home. Under normal circumstances I would be heading to the hotel swimming pool. But right now, I find myself craving something stronger.
Thirty minutes later, I’m pulling up at Sophia’s street. It’s one a.m. and I know there’s a chance she might not be awake but for some reason, I really want to see her.
I park the car in front of her house before grabbing my phone and texting her.
You up?
She replies five seconds later.
Most normal people are asleep at this time, Legan.
I took a chance you were one of the abnormal ones, blondie.
Sure I am, but what are you?
Waiting outside your house hoping you’ll let me in.
What???
I need to see you.
You’re here?
Yeah. Can I come in? I’m sorry for intruding but I didn’t have a choice but to come here. If you don’t want me to, I can leave.
No. It’s fine. I’ll come open the door.
I exit the car and head out. When she opens the door, a smile involuntarily lifts to my lips. She’s in tiny pajama shorts and bralette. Her blonde hair’s in a messy bun.
“You really are here,” she says, blue eyes wide. “What happened?”
“I missed you,” I say softly, stepping inside and wrapping my arms around her waist.
She shuts the door before hugging me back. We stand there for several seconds before I finally let go. Sophia stares up at me, eyes roaming over my face.
“What happened?” she asks again.
