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“It was nice to meet you, Gavin!” Rae called, pushing through the screen.
I was hot on her heels, grabbing for her door as she swung it open.
“Hey, are we okay?”
Her gaze wouldn’t meet mine; her dark lashes fanned the tops of her cheeks as she inhaled a sharp breath then let it out. Finally, those blue eyes made their way up my torso. In the early morning light, the hint of pink still in the sky—it made her look like something out of a fairytale. Dark, silky hair, pale complexion and those bold eyes, it was a sight I wanted every day for the rest of my life.
“Why wouldn’t we be?” she finally replied, giving out a small laugh.
I may not know her super well, but I knew her well enough to know that she was bullshitting me.
“I’m sorry about Gavin just showing up, sometimes he does that, but I figured maybe it was a good thing. He’s the only friend I have besides your parents, and well…I wanted you to meet him.”
From how tender and thoughtful Rae had been the past two days, I assumed she’d soften at that confession, but her lips turned down into another firm line.
“I liked meeting him.”
“Then what’s wrong?” I tugged a rogue piece of hair and tucked it behind her ear. My heart pinched tight, worried that she’d suddenly pull away from me. Leave me.
She shook her head slightly while ducking her chin to her chest. “Nothing, I just—I need to get home.”
I paused, letting her finish, but she didn’t say anything more. I couldn’t find my voice, so I stepped away from her car and let her get in.
“I guess I’ll see you when I see you.”Please kiss me. Tell me you’ll call me when you get back. Don’t break what we just put together.
“K…” She opened her car door, my throat constricted painfully tight when she slammed it shut. I stood, battling the emotion clogging my chest, and watched as she reversed and drove off. With every stride she put between us, I felt the space pull taut, becoming a lesson and a crude warning.
Hands pinned to my hips, I watched for far longer than I should have then finally turned around and walked inside. I had no idea why she pulled away, but it felt typical. Most people in my life usually did.
* * *
Davis:Sorry again about the other day. I tried to call you a few times, everything okay?
Rae:I saw that, sorry. I’ve been crazy busy helping Nora with the details of her new place. I’ll call you tonight.
Davis:Never heard from you last night…can I see you this weekend?
Rae:Can’t. Helping Nora pack. Raincheck
Davis:Am I missing something? I thought we were…
Rae:We were what?
Davis:Never mind. Just call me when you’re free.
* * *
Davis:You’re not delivering anymore, or is it just that you don’t want to deliver to me?
Rae:I gave the job to a kid who just graduated from high school, he needs the tips.
Davis:Right.
* * *
Davis:I feel like an idiot even asking, but you wouldn’t want to come up this weekend, would you? I miss you.
Rae:I want to…I do. I just…I can’t do this right now, Davis. I’m sorry. Please know that I wanted to, desperately, but I have too much going on with my parents and the diner right now. I need to focus on them.
