Page 69 of Here's to Tomorrow

Me: Does that count as a question?

FMK: *rolls eyes* Sure.

Me: No, I think it’s kind of sweet. He’s always there with you.

FMK: Favorite Transit song?

This is too easy.

Me: “All Your Heart”

FMK: Nice. Mine is “Please, Head North”

Me: Of course it is. That’s my second favorite song of theirs.

FMK: HA! Okay, last question and this one is extremely important. Get ready… What are you wearing?

I die. Laughter bubbles up and out so fast I can’t keep it all down. At this point, I don’t even care if I’m being too loud.

Me: No laughing! I’m wearing PJs with little cupids on them and a matching shirt that says LOVE.

FMK: You have on Valentine’s Day jammies in September? That’s hot. Flannel pants and a tee. I’m a simple guy.

Me: That’s hot.

It really is.

FMK: That was number five. Sweet dreams, Rae.

Me: Goodnight, Hudson. x

I turn on “Please, Head North” by Transit and rearrange myself on my bed until I’m comfortable.

These last few days have been good—great, even—full of laughter and fun. My favorite part though? My nightmare is gone…for now. I’m sure having a full night of sleep has helped in the happy department, but I know that’s not all it is.

It’s Hudson.

He’s made me smile more since I met him than I have in the past few years. He’s sweet, witty, and kind of sort of perfect so far—and it doesn’t hurt that he’s super freakin’ hot either.

But that’s not even what I like most about him. It’s his heart. I have never in my life met a guy that shows their love the way Hudson does. I don’t know if he even realizes he’s doing it, but he does. I can see it in his eyes so clearly. The love he has for his friends and family when he talks about them is…well, remarkable.

As my eyes drift shut, I realize my heart may be in a little deeper with Hudson than I realize.

And that I’m okay with it.

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