Page 30 of Snowflakes and Ice Skates

“Yeah, so don’t screw it up!” I glared at Steven, but he just laughed.

I nodded but didn’t say anything. I needed to think. “I’m going to go get ready.”

I left before anyone could stop me. I appreciated that they all liked Vince and approved of us dating, but what about me? Is this what I really wanted?

Once the shower was warm I stepped in and let the water wash over me. Could I stay here and be happy?

It had been my dream to leave. Make it in a big city, but dreams could change. I wasn’t giving up if I chose to stay. I could still make a name for myself. I could work at their company and help it grow.

Was he worth it?

That’s all this came down to.

After I got dressed and dried my hair I sat on my bed and stared at my phone.

Could I do this?

He’d taken the leap, and now it was my turn. He’d put everything in my court and was letting me decide where we went next. After years of crushing on him from a distance, I was finally the one in control.

Vince was everything I’d ever wanted. His charm and sexy smile. The way he puts other people first. He was hard working and driven. He fit in with my family.

He was worth it. Getting my heart broken would be worth time with him.

I’d rather take a chance to see what we could be than hide and never know.

I picked up my phone and asked him to meet me.

While I waited for his response, I got ready and tried to remind myself to keep calm. There was nothing to be nervous about. This was Vince. He’d seen me through puberty, braces, and some awful style choices. If he could look past all of that, he really was something special.

When my phone rang I hurried across my room and snatched it. “Hello?”

“Come outside.”

Vince hung up before I could respond. I looked out the window but didn’t see him. I rushed down the stairs and threw open the door. He was standing huddled, leaning against the frame.

“Hi.”

I blinked, and he was moving in. His lips were on mine before my brain caught up. Despite the cold, I felt warm. I slid my hands around his neck and pulled him closer. He sighed and pulled back just enough to smile at me.

“I guess I should ask what you decided.”

I smiled. “I’m staying.”

His smile could have lit the Christmas lights on the entire block.

“Really?”

I nodded. “I want to give us a chance.”

“You won’t regret it, Harlow.” He kissed me again and I knew he was right.