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“Maybe not,” he said. “Because ignoring this isn’t working.”
“It’s not working, but we could still try harder,” I whispered. “Because I don’t want to get hurt. And I don’t want to hurt you. But I feel like we’re just setting each other up for that.”
“No, we try not to. Okay?”
“I don’t think okay is what this is, but I’ll try. Because you’re right, ignoring this isn’t working.”
And then he laid his lips on mine, and I was lost.
CHAPTER NINE
BROOKS
Me
The girls get to school okay?
Rory
Yes. And no fighting over homework today. I think it’s a miracle.
Me
Better knock on wood if you’re truly going to believe that.
Rory
Very much so. Hold on.
Me
Did you really just knock on wood?
Rory
Of course I did. And I know you did too.
Me
Maybe.
Rory
It’s only a half day though. So the girls will be home early, and we have homework, and then figuring out what sports and classes they want to start doing after school. I have no idea how moms do this every day alone.
Me
Well, I think it’s because many of them don’t do it alone.
Me
I can pick them up if you need.
I froze, wondering why I had said that. It wasn’t as if I knew what Rory and I were to each other, but wouldn’t a friend offer help? Yes, a friend would offer help. And I was their neighbor after all. It just made sense. And it wasn’t as if Rory or I were any better equipped than anyone else when it came to figuring out how to navigate not only what it was between us but the girls’ lives as well.
Rory
I can’t ask you to do that.
