Page 53 of Ruin The Friendship
I have to talk to someone about this. Get all my excitement and nerves out. Usually, I’d talk to Fletcher about this type of thing, but for obvious reasons, I can’t. I pull my phone out and open the thread with Zoey and Grace. It’s late, past ten, but maybe they’re still up.
Me
Is anyone awake?
Zoey
Yep, what’s up?
Grace
Seconded.
I glance at my closed bedroom door. It would be easier to call them, but there is no way Fletcher would have fallen asleep that fast. I groan a little, then start typing.
Me
Fletcher and I went on a date tonight. And not just like a “oh, we’re just hanging out as friends” kind of date. No. It was a full-fledged date. I didn’t tell you guys before because I wasn’t exactly sure how it would go, but oh my god. It was amazing. He took me to a little Christmas festival in a small town, and it was perfect.
I send the message, then continue typing.
Me
He was so sweet. We held hands the whole time, and when he went to kiss my cheek, I turned a little on accident and he caught the corner of my lips with his, and you guys. I’ve never felt a spark like that before from an accidental kiss. It wasn’t even a full kiss! Am I going to die when we actually kiss?
And he didn’t kiss me good night because he has a “plan that is for him to know and me to find out.” Did I step into an alternate reality? What is happening? Is this my life? HELP.
Zoey
Yayy! Oh, I was hoping this would happen eventually. You two would be perfect together.
Grace
I love this!
What are you freaking out about? It sounds like it was an amazing night!
Me
It was! I’m not really freaking out, more so… unsure of what to do with myself. I didn’t want the night to end. I wanted more.
Zoey
I think it’s admirable that he wants to take it slow. I think it shows you that he’s in it to stay. This isn’t a one-night-only thing for him.
Grace
Agreed.
Me
No, I also agree. He’s said that so many times, but I just don’t know how to process this. I never expected this sudden rush of feelings for him after one date. Sure, I always found him attractive, but I assumed he was never interested.
Grace
I love you to death, Lydia. I do.
Me
