Page 93 of Until The Lights Go Out

I did kiss you first, huh?

I stared at that message for a long second.

My chest tightened painfully in the best way.

Theo:

Not something I’ll ever forget, Red.

Red:

…you leave quite the impression.

Theo:

You’re welcome.

Red:

Careful Bauer.

I still remember how to ruin your life.

Theo:

Promise?

Red:

You’re being very bold for someone who spent multiple race weekends avoiding me.

Theo:

I know.

Red:

…why did you?

I stared at the question for a long moment.

Too many answers crowded my head all at once.

Because I was scared.

Because loving you still terrifies me.

Because every time I look at you I want things I don’t know how to keep.

Instead, I typed:

Theo:

I thought staying away would hurt less.

The typing bubbles appeared slowly this time.

Red: