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I stopped for a second to ponder that.
Shit.
I would.
I nodded. “Yeah.”
“I’m sorry to tell you, but you’re in love,” Colby said matter-of-factly.
Brayden nudged Colby. “She’s dating Leonardo DiCaprio.”
I glared at him. “Will you stop with that shit?”
Brayden shrugged. “You said I might know who the actor is. Since you won’t tell me, the only way I’m gonna figure it out is through your reactions and process of elimination.”
Colby raised a brow. “Actor? What’s this all about?”
“Don’t ask, please. Just someone she was seeing before she came out here. I’m not saying anything else about it.”
“Okay…” Colby crossed his arms. “Well, are you going to tell her how you feel?”
“She knows how I feel, although I don’t think she realizes how strong my feelings are. Anyway, now is not the right time to express anything more. She’s been avoiding me for almost a week, and I have to figure out what’s wrong before I do anything else to fuck it up.”
“You think you did something to upset her?” Holden asked.
“It was his dick. It makes her disappear,” Brayden cracked.
Holden lit up. “Wait… You had sex again?”
I reluctantly nodded.
Colby rubbed his chin. “Seriously, you think it had something to do with that?”
“I’m wondering if she’s having regrets after it sank in.” I stared into my beer bottle. “This last time was much different than the first. Everything felt more…serious. Might have been too much for her right now.” I exhaled. “Because of her past, Devyn doesn’t let people in very easily. I think she might’ve had second thoughts about taking things that far with me, given everything she has going on.”
“She hasn’t said anything specific to make you believe that, though?” Holden asked.
“She hasn’t said shit. This is just my theory. As of right now, she claims she’s not feeling well, but I have a strong feeling that’s just an excuse. The last thing I want to do is force anything, so I won’t be going over there. It just sucks…because I really care about her. But I don’t think she’s ready for anything with me.”
“Either way, you need to be up front and tell her how you feel,” Colby said.
“Not sure about that, man. Coming on too strong causes her to pull away. As hard as it is, I think I need to step back right now.” I sighed. “You don’t know her. She’s very complex.”
Holden laughed. “Well, so areyou, dude. I mean, it’s been how many years since you’ve even mentioned a woman? You’re the pickiest prick I know, and for you to be saying you might be falling in love with someone…that’s huge.”
“Except I didn’t actuallysaythat. Brayden did. But thank you for your insight.” I sighed.
“In my experience…” Holden paused. “Well, before Lala, of course… It’s usuallyafteryou sleep with a woman that she becomes clingy. This is the opposite situation.”
“That’s what I mean. Devyn is unlike any other woman I’ve been with. The more she runs away, the more I want her. Real healthy dynamic.”
“Any news on her mom?” Colby asked.
“No, Vera’s pretty much totally MIA at this point.”
“Those kids deserve better.” Holden frowned. “Speaking of which…any reason why the girl would’ve been snapping a photo of me the other day?”
I laughed. “Hannah might have a little crush on you—like half the world. My guess is, she’s gonna blow it up to poster size and stick it on her wall.”
