Warmth spreads through my chest, and my lips curl at the corners. He’s so sweet.

Cat:

In the car.

In traffic.

But almost at the hotel.

David:

We’ll be heading to the field soon, so I won’t be able to respond to any texts after this.

Your tickets are at the front desk. You’re sitting behind the team dugout with the other players’ families.

Cat:

Perfect.

See you soon.

David:

Cat?

Cat:

Yes?

David:

Are you sure you’re okay about the bed situation?

I can sleep on the floor.

I am not making him sleep on the floor!

Cat:

It will be fine.

Itwillbe fine.

Cat:

Please don’t worry about me.

Just focus.

David:

Knowing you’ll be there, wearing my jersey, sitting twenty feet behind me, is already making it hard to focus.

But in the best way.

I feel the car stop. “We’re here. I’ll grab your luggage.” The front door opens and closes.