Yet you’re up.
 
 JULIAN
 
 Because you woke me up…
 
 ME
 
 Sorry.
 
 ME
 
 Make it worth the sacrifice and help me?
 
 JULIAN
 
 Who pulled away first?
 
 ME
 
 She did.
 
 JULIAN
 
 Did she say anything?
 
 ME
 
 No. I walked away before she had a chance.
 
 JULIAN
 
 Hm.
 
 ME
 
 What?
 
 JULIAN
 
 Nothing. That was probably the best choice.
 
 I’m flooded with disappointment, but that is exactly why I texted Julian. Out of the two of us, he is the more responsible cousin. He is level-headed and always seems to have an answer for everything, while I made a few reckless decisions that changed the entire course of my life.
 
 Hence my hesitancy now.
 
 ME
 
 I made the right call, right?
 
 JULIAN
 
 Do you feel like you did?
 
 Yes. No. Fuck if I know, which is why I’m asking.
 
 I’m both relieved I didn’t kiss her and pissed I didn’t take advantage of the chance, because who knows if it will ever happen again.
 
 With a shaky breath, I reply.