Page 146 of Unmasking Love
Aiden makes it so easy to live each moment with him that I don't look up from the day-to-day.
I end the call with Caroline and look at Aiden.
“Have the playoffs already started?” I ask, a little embarrassed that I don’t know.
“No, we’ve got eight more regular season games but we’re close to clinching the top spot in the conference.”
“Okay. And, do you want me to travel with you for the games?”
“Probably not.” He says. “I’ll be too distracted by you.” He climbs over me and I fall back into the cushions. “Now, let’s go see the house.”
When we pull up half an hour later, Felix and Emmett are standing on the stoop talking to Sean.
"Harper! We're so excited to see the new house."
"We?"
"I did not invite them, I want that to be clear," Aiden says as he wraps his arm around my shoulders and kisses the side of my head.
"How about we FaceTime you and give you a tour?" I suggest instead.
"E.T. you can come to my house. I'll tell the boys to meet us there." Felix says as he pulls out his phone.
Aiden and I share a laugh as they give us hugs and leave. I get one last moment alone with my brain. Giving it one more chance to question itself.
Do I really want to ask Aiden to live with me?
Yes Harper, you really do.
But what if he says no?
Then you ask him why, you try to understand. And don't forget he asked you to move in with him three months ago.
That thought is the one that gives me the confidence to jump right in as soon as Aiden turns back to me
"Will you live with me?" I blurt.
"I already live with you," he says with a smile as he starts the car.
"No, not at your place. Will you move into the house with me?"
Aiden turns towards me slowly. "Are you serious?"
"Yeah, I think so."
"You're sure?"
"I get less sure each time you question me."
He smiles, he's been teasing me.
"Yes Harper, I'd love to move into your house with you."
"Our house," I correct him. "I never would have started the renovations without you and I don't want to go back to a time where I didn't get to see you every morning. Or smell you on the pillows when you're away for a game."
He reaches out and runs his thumb along my cheek. "I love you, roomie."
I take a deep breath because I’m still not used to saying this. "I love you, too."
