Page 46 of Waste Some Time
“I mean it,” Katie said. “I’dneverget on this dance floor with anyone else. But I want to do this with you.”
“I’m holding you to that the next line dance that comes on.”
Katie laughed, and it was music to Sydney’s ears.
“Fine,” Katie said. “One line dance tonight. Happy?”
Sydney leaned in close and whispered, “Very.”
It was the truest word she’d probably ever said. She was so happy over the last three months. More than she’d ever been. And to think she’d almost missed out on all of this happiness by being worried she’d miss out on something. The only thing she would have missed out on was being with Katie and experiencing pure bliss.
“You’re still coming with me tomorrow night?”
Katie had invited Sydney to dinner with her parents. It would be only the second time Sydney had seen them. They seemed nice enough, and she was glad for the chance to get to know them better.
“Sure am,” Sydney said. “Will your brother be there, too?”
“Supposed to be.”
Katie licked her lips, and Sydney could feel the nervous energy radiating from her.
“What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. Nothing’s wrong,” Katie said. “It’s just… I hope I have some good news to celebrate with them.”
Sydney felt excited for Katie, although she couldn’t remember Katie telling her any good news. “Are you getting a raise? A promotion? Another cat?”
“No. Benjamin is plenty cat for me.” Katie’s expression turned serious. “I hope I get to tell them you’re moving in with me.”
It took a couple of beats for the question beneath the statement to sink in. When it did, she stumbled, losing step with the music, and came to a standstill, staring into Katie’s dark eyes.
“Wait, are you asking me?—”
“I am,” Katie said. “Sydney Savoie, will you move in with me?”
Couples danced around them, a few bumping into them as they stood still, staring into each other’s eyes.
“You don’t have to do that,” Sydney said, her words choking in her throat. “I can get a place soon. And I’m fine with Mom and Dad for now. I promise.”
“I know you are. But I want you with me. You’re already at my apartment more often than not, but I want you there every night. As much as I can get of you.”
Sydney smiled but still felt hesitant. “You don’t think it’s too soon?”
Katie shrugged. “Not for me. For you?”
“I think it’s perfect timing.” Sydney pulled her girlfriend close, overwhelmed by the joy she felt on that dance floor and every day she’d been with this woman so far, and kissed her in the middle of the dance floor. When she pulled back again, she said, “Yes, I’d love nothing more than to move in with you.”
A delicious smile stretched across Katie’s face as they began swaying together with the music once more.
“Good,” she said. “I think that’s cause for two line dances from me, then.”
Sydney laughed, her heart fuller than she ever thought possible. “Cause for celebration all around!”
