it wouldn’t, I just wonder sometimes.” I pause. “I don’t really have boyfriends because I find myself getting caught up in other things to occupy my time. I guess it scares me to have a boyfriend. He might expect me to sleep with him and if I wasn’t ready, I didn’t think I could deal with it. I didn’t go to the club last night expecting to do what I did. I’ve never thought of ever having a one-night stand. It just isn’t me. Something came over me. When I saw you, I was immediately attracted to you. You made me forget the world. I had this overwhelming feeling wash over me while we were dancing and I couldn’t get close enough to you. I don’t know how to explain it. I thought that maybe you could make me forget. You did actually help me forget for a while. But afterward, the memories came back. It hurt even worse because I gave something precious of mine away trying to forget something that had already been taken away in my childhood. I’m sorry I used you Caine.” I finish feeling exhausted and nauseous. I hope my lunch doesn’t pay me another visit.
We sit quietly for a few minutes watching the cars drive by us. I think he is digesting what I just said. He hasn’t let go of my hand and I wonder if he hates me. Right now, I hate myself for what I did. Caine stands and lowers to kneel in front, surprising me. “I am so sorry for what happened to you when you were younger. I can’t fix that. I wish I could; but I don’t feel used. If you thought you were using me to run from something, then I’m glad you did because it brought you to me. I really don’t want us to be a one-night stand Lacey. We connected and I like you. You are beautiful. I would love more than anything to see where this might go if you give us a chance. I’ve never felt an attachment with someone like I did with you last night. We moved as if we were one; not as one person, but as if we were one soul on the dance floor. And then in the hotel room, we connected on a deeper level. You can’t tell me you didn’t feel it, too. Is that why you got scared and ran away? You can’t run from me, Lacey. I will track your ass down. You have to talk to me. Please give me a chance to make you happy, baby,” Caine says. Oh my, well in that case… I’m overcome with emotions from his declaration of understanding, affection, and persistence.
Caine kisses my hand. “I can’t promise anything,” I tell him.
“I’ll take whatever you can give me.” He shrugs. “If you’d like to start over and take it slow, I understand.”
I look into his eyes. “Thank you. I think I can handle slowing things down a little.” I smile. “But how slow is slow? I don’t know if I can stand to be around you without kissing...” Before I could say more , his lips were on mine. It was gentle and passionate, using only our lips. He leans his forehead against mine and we lock eyes. I smile again and so does he. “Thank you,” I tell him.
“What are you thanking me for?” he asks.
“For not hating me because of what I did,” I say.
“Lacey, I couldn’t hate you for wanting to escape a part of your childhood that was painful. If I helped in any way, I’ll be happy. Just please don’t run again. Okay?”
“Okay,” I answer.
“Come here.” He pulls me into a tight hug. It’s crazy to think we’ve known each other less than twenty-four hours and we have this effect on each other. I hope this feeling never ends.
Chapter Four
Falling
Caine and I have been texting and talking every day since Sunday. He’s been amazing the past week, even forgiving me for running out. I’m happy he tracked me down to make me talk and face my problems. I didn’t think talking would make me feel better, but it did a little. I haven’t seen him since that afternoon in the mall because he’s been working late, but its Friday night and we have a date.
Becca had the bright idea of Caine and me doubling with her and Lucas tonight since it’s really
We sit quietly for a few minutes watching the cars drive by us. I think he is digesting what I just said. He hasn’t let go of my hand and I wonder if he hates me. Right now, I hate myself for what I did. Caine stands and lowers to kneel in front, surprising me. “I am so sorry for what happened to you when you were younger. I can’t fix that. I wish I could; but I don’t feel used. If you thought you were using me to run from something, then I’m glad you did because it brought you to me. I really don’t want us to be a one-night stand Lacey. We connected and I like you. You are beautiful. I would love more than anything to see where this might go if you give us a chance. I’ve never felt an attachment with someone like I did with you last night. We moved as if we were one; not as one person, but as if we were one soul on the dance floor. And then in the hotel room, we connected on a deeper level. You can’t tell me you didn’t feel it, too. Is that why you got scared and ran away? You can’t run from me, Lacey. I will track your ass down. You have to talk to me. Please give me a chance to make you happy, baby,” Caine says. Oh my, well in that case… I’m overcome with emotions from his declaration of understanding, affection, and persistence.
Caine kisses my hand. “I can’t promise anything,” I tell him.
“I’ll take whatever you can give me.” He shrugs. “If you’d like to start over and take it slow, I understand.”
I look into his eyes. “Thank you. I think I can handle slowing things down a little.” I smile. “But how slow is slow? I don’t know if I can stand to be around you without kissing...” Before I could say more , his lips were on mine. It was gentle and passionate, using only our lips. He leans his forehead against mine and we lock eyes. I smile again and so does he. “Thank you,” I tell him.
“What are you thanking me for?” he asks.
“For not hating me because of what I did,” I say.
“Lacey, I couldn’t hate you for wanting to escape a part of your childhood that was painful. If I helped in any way, I’ll be happy. Just please don’t run again. Okay?”
“Okay,” I answer.
“Come here.” He pulls me into a tight hug. It’s crazy to think we’ve known each other less than twenty-four hours and we have this effect on each other. I hope this feeling never ends.
Chapter Four
Falling
Caine and I have been texting and talking every day since Sunday. He’s been amazing the past week, even forgiving me for running out. I’m happy he tracked me down to make me talk and face my problems. I didn’t think talking would make me feel better, but it did a little. I haven’t seen him since that afternoon in the mall because he’s been working late, but its Friday night and we have a date.
Becca had the bright idea of Caine and me doubling with her and Lucas tonight since it’s really
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