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“Here,” Grayson said, handing me a warm towel.
“Thanks,” I said, wrapping the towel around my shoulders. I yawned, the emotional roller coaster of tonight made me more tired than I realized.
“It’s getting late,” Grayson said, checking his watch. The time was 10:30. “I should get you home now.”
We got in the car and started to my house.
“So what do you have to do tomorrow?” Grayson asked.
“I have to go to my therapist again, then my friend Rylie wants to meet up,” I explained mumbling the last bit.
“You don’t sound too excited about it, what’s up?” Grayson asked. God, he was so genuine and adorable I don’t know how he’s even real.
“We just haven’t talked in forever. I just don’t know if I should trust her.”
“I think you should give her a shot. She may surprise you.”
“Yeah, I guess you’re right.” I sighed.
“So….if you’re not busy tomorrow evening do you wanna meet up we can go out for a proper dinner?” Grayson hesitantly asked with a hint of optimism in his voice.
“Like a date?” I countered hesitantly to see how he sees me.
“Yeah, I mean burnt dinner with my annoying brother is not exactly how I wanted our first date to go.” He laughed. “It’s just a suggestion, you can always decline if you feel uncomfortable.”
We pulled into my parking lot as Grayson finished his sentence. I opened the door getting out of his truck and turned back. “Actually, I’d really like that Grayson.”
“Great I’ll pick you up at 7.” He smiled an adorable grin.
“Sounds great.” I smiled back. I turned and walked up the steps to my front door. He didn’t pull away till the door closed behind me with a smile and a wave.
I yawned again, taking off my shoes in the foyer and getting a glass of water from the kitchen. My stepmom entered the kitchen with her glasses perched on her nose and her robe hanging loosely over her silk pajamas.
“You were out pretty late. How was dinner?” She asked with a sort of sour tone. I tried to blame it on the time, but I couldn’t help but get so angry with her.
“It was fine.” I said ignoring her. “I’m going up to sleep.”
“Ok, sweetie don’t forget you have a therapist appointment tomorrow.”
I went upstairs taking a shower and going to sleep dreaming about the wonderful night I had.
The drive home was pretty quiet while I reminisced about the time I had with Astrid.
I got home hanging up my keys and sitting next to Cameron on the couch.
“So….” Cam started turning to me.
I blushed knowing she was referring to the kiss I shared with Astrid earlier.
“I know you don’t approve of her yet and that you don’t want to see me get hurt but I really like her.”
“Aw Gray, I know you do and I respect your decision.” she smiled.
“Really?” I asked, feeling my heart swell.
“Yeah, she and I talked while you and E were cooling off. Then a bit later I called mom and told her what we talked about. She really likes her based on what I told her. I think you should call her.”
“Goodnight” Cameron replied heading to her room while I headed off to mine.
After a hot shower, I laid on my bed and called my mom.
“Hey, sweetie.” Her voice filled my ear.
“I’m doing great, baby. Cameron told me about the girl you met. From what Cam told me she sounds like a great person.”
“Really?” I smiled. “I mean you don’t think it’s just attachment because of what happened?”
“Baby I don’t know. I don’t know if anyone but her can really know. But I do think you should give her a shot, and I’d really like to meet her someday. When you both are sure about it all.”
I chuckled at her eagerness. “I think that’s a great idea, for when we’re both ready.”
We finished our conversation and said goodnight. I laid in my bed and stared at the ceiling before I fell asleep soon after.
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