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Weird.
I removed the warm compress from my head and set it on the coffee table, my gaze fixed on Seth. “Hey, you okay?” I cocked my head to the side.
He turned his head toward me, plastering the smile I heard on his face. “Yeah, of course. Just tired as hell. Long day, remember?” He moved to get up, lifting my legs off his lap, and laid them back along his couch. “We should probably get some rest. You care if I snag the shower first?” I propped myself up on my elbows and shook my head.
My brows furrowed as Seth hurried toward the bathroom. I stared after him.
What’s going on? After today, does he not want me hanging out here?
I let out another sigh.
Or maybe itwasthe stupid ‘forever’ remark?
I sat up and ran my fingers through what was left of my ponytail. I held the end of it in my palm, rubbing it between my thumb and forefinger. It was caked in dust and grime from the day.
Maybe that’s why he bolted for the shower. I look like a mess and a half.
I sniffed, scrunching my nose.
Ugh,I smell like ass too. Gross.
I stood and walked toward the guest room, passing the island in Seth’s kitchen. I heard my phone beep. I picked it up and saw a message from…Libby.
As it turned out, I grabbed Seth’s instead.
Hey, you doing okay? I didn’t mean to push Erin so far today. Would you want to grab a coffee tomorrow? We can go to our usual spot. LMK :)
-Libby
I gripped Seth’s phone. Tears trickled down my face.
Stupid.
My chest tightened, my throat closing. I couldn’t breathe.
Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.
I heard the bathroom door click open and I dropped his phone on the counter. I sprinted to the guest room and slammed the door shut behind me.
“Erin?” He knocked. “You okay?” he asked, the words gravelly and laced with exhaustion.
I wiped the tears from my eyes and opened the door just enough to see his six-foot-four finely chiseled body standing outside the frame with a towel barely hanging across his hips, accentuating the deep V leading down. My cheeks flushed.
“Yeah, I’m fine. Just going to bed. Good night.” I went to shut the door but he braced his arm on the frame, keeping it propped open.
“Erin…I can see the tear trail. What’s wrong?” I balled my fists, squeezing my eyes shut.
Stupid.
“I’m fine. All the bullshit from today is just hitting me harder than I thought,” I opened my eyes and looked up at him. “I just want to go to bed, Seth. Thanks for checking on me and for everything. But I’mexhausted.Night.” I stared at him until he lifted himself from the door frame. I slammed the door shut.
“Goodnight,” I heard him whisper.
I listened at the door until I heard his footsteps walk away toward his room down the hall. The click of his door as it opened then relatched behind him echoed throughout the silent hallway.
I let myself slump to the ground and wrapped my arms around my knees as I brought them to my chest. I began sobbing.
Why is this bothering me? Why?
