Thank you for helping my sister, he says.I lean forward, mimicking his position. I’m happy to.Calliope leans out her window. STOP FLIRTING AND GET BACK TO WORK.
I pull back, gasping for breath. Reeling. His breath is ragged, and I place my hands on his cheeks to steady him. Is this okay? I whisper. Are you okay?His reply is anguished. Honest. I love you.
Cricket tells a joke and turns to see if I'm laughing, if I think he's funny, and I want him to know that I do think he's funny, and I want him to know that I'm glad he's my friend, and I want him to...
So why did he do it?Cricket rakes a hand through his hair. For the same reason everyone makes mistake. He fell in love.
So why did he do it?Cricket rakes a hand through his hair. For the same reason everyone makes mistakes. He fell in love.
But it's a person's imperfections that make them perfect for someone else.
I am trying really hard not to use the word 'fabulous' right now.