Page 17 of Oh Boy!
“I understand how stressful it is. I’m glad that you can joke about it.” His long fingers brush against mine. “We’ve got this and will deal with it one step at a time.”
My heart speeds up and I frown. “What do we do now?”
His reassuring smile soothes my sudden panic. He kisses my forehead before blurting out a short suggestion that sounds more like a question. “Take chances?”
I nod in agreement, closing my eyes for a split second to process our conversation. “I need one more favor, please.” My savior glances sideways. “Tag along to Nathan’s art show.” I swallow the lump that’s lodged in my parched throat and cough lightly.
“He actually invited me. I initially declined, assuming you feel more comfortable without me around.”
“How could you thinkthat? You’re an essential part of my life and always will be, even if you’re traveling the world.” I kiss his cheek and walk to the dining room to set the table and buy some time. Moments later, we’re facing each other eating our salad while listening to some Brit pop.
“It’s settled, then. Operation Nathan is a go at the gallery tonight!” He winks and a heavy sigh escapes my chest. “Trust yourself on this, okay? You’ve grown. You’ve got this.” I couldn’t have wished for a better friend. I lean across the table to kiss his clean-shaven cheek.
“Thank you.”
