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I don’t know if I could trust someone else to do that. I’ve become so invested in my studies and extracurriculars that sex and romance became something I brushed to the side until someone could prove themselves to be worthy of that trust.
I’ve been on dates, but always eventually lost interest in every guy I met. None of them were able to stimulate me mentally, and that for me is huge.
I’ve always needed more than a simple physical attraction.
“Minnie!” Aurora chimes, reminding me that we’re on FaceTime while I pack up what’s left of our old house.
“Ro?”
She beams, her hazel eyes lit with excitement. “I got my schedule yesterday, and I’ll be able to visit you the last weekend of October. I have a game in the city.”
I grab my phone and sit up straighter. “Thank goodness. I miss your ass already and it’s only been two months.”
Aurora waggles her brows. “I know you miss my ass. It’s pretty great huh?”
I roll my eyes and chuckle. “Yeah, yeah, but we all know my tits are superior.”
“I’m sure that’s the real reason why Elio asked you to move in,” she teases, but I can tell she’s wishful thinking.
“It better not be. I already told him no funny business.”
“You told who what?” her boyfriend, Cameron, asks, appearing on the screen with his eyebrows narrowed.
“Elio, her new future roommate, remember?” Aurora says, her eyes lighting up as she looks at Cameron.
I never thought I’d see her settle down, but I’m glad she did. They couldn’t be more perfect for each other if they tried. They’re quite literally the definition of soulmates.
“Oh yeah, him. If he makes you uncomfortable in the slightest, call me and I’ll be on the next flight out,” he says, his overprotectiveness showing.
“Thanks, Cam. How was the hike this morning?” I ask, wanting to switch topics, because the more I think about moving in with Elio, the more nervous I get. It sounded great at first, easy even. But deep down, I can’t believe I’m moving in with a fucking guy when I’ve never even touched one before.
“It wasn’t too bad. The trail was pretty straightforward, but it was a bit steep near the top.”
“The sex up there wasn’t too bad either,” Aurora pipes up, her boldness never easing up.
Cameron smiles, looking at her with so much love and desire. I look away because it feels like I’m intruding.
“All right, I’m going to finish packing before I head there to scope the place out. See you both in October.”
“I’ll see you tomorrow when we FaceTime again because I need to see your face at least once a day, got it?” Aurora reminds me.
“Of course, Ro. Love you both.” I smile at the screen, two of my favorite smiles smiling back at me before saying their I love you’s and goodbyes back.
With a deep sigh, I look around the room I’ve lived in for the past three years.
I spent so much of my energy working hard in school that my room became an outlet for me to let loose. It was my messy hideaway from the perfect image I was forced to live up to.
I liked that I could be myself here, let clothes hang off of chairs, and have books strewn around with plants and random knick knacks here and there.
And then there’s the kitchen, where I started Minniebakes.
Baking is something I started to do for fun when I was tired of studying, even as a kid. I’d ask my halmeoni, who lived with us, if we could bake and she indulged me every time. We baked everything from traditional Korean desserts such as a Hotteok, to the latest trends.
My favorite desserts were always the ones that tasted like maple syrup.
Baking soothed me in a way no other activity in my life has. There was no pressure, only the joy of an afternoon spent with my grandmother, making things that tasted good.
It still feels that way to me, mindless and fun. Sure, there’s the pressure to make sure it turns out well, but I still enjoy the process of it all.
