Page 49 of The Things That Hold Us

A bed, some food, treats, bowls, and a bunch of toys.

Logan carries most of the bags for me, and walks me back to my apartment.

Once we're at the door, I pull my keys out and unlock it, letting Pudding go in first, then turn and look at Logan.

“You can set those on the table, if you want.” I tell him.

I watch his brows rise with what I can only assume is surprise that I invited him in.

“Yeah, sure.” he answers, his tone an attempt at being casual, and I just smile to myself.

I lock the door behind him, and take my shoes off.

“The table is just around the corner in the kitchen.”

“Ok.”

I follow after him and stop when I see him standing in my kitchen. He looks huge everytime I see him, but he looks abnormally large in my tiny apartment.

He looks around, “This is a nice place you have. How long have you lived here?”

I feel like there's an unvoiced question in that question.

“Um, about a year.”

I watch him think, so I help clarify.

“I moved in here after.”

His eyes meet mine, and I wish I could read what he’s thinking.

“Ok.” is all he says.

Clearing my throat, I point to the fridge, “Do you want something to drink? I have juices and..water?”

That smile comes back, the one that shows his dimples, and I hate that my body has a reaction to it.

“Sure, water would be great.”

Walking over to my cabinets, I grab out a glass, then go to the fridge and pour him some water from my filter.

“Here you go.”

He takes the water, taking a sip, “Thank you.”

“You're welcome.”

I watch him look around, and realize this is probably really awkward for him.

“I’m sorry, I don’t usually have company so I’m not good at entertaining. You don't have to stay, I mean if you have somewhere to go.”

“I don't.” he answers. Then adds, “Have somewhere to go, I mean. My night is free.”

“Oh, ok. Well in that case, you're welcome to hang out if you want?”

“Are you sure? I don't want to impose on your night.”

I think back to a couple hours ago. Me sitting here, feeling completely alone and sad. Maybe it would be nice to have him hang out for a little? I could order in more takeout?

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