Page 45 of I Heard It All Before

“Um…I… are you ready to pay the bill?” Demi stuttered.

“Forget the bill. Are you scared of me, Demi?” Cam asked.

“Yes,” she answered honestly.

“Why? Have I ever done anything to make you feel that way?” Cam asked.

“No, Cam, but, I don’t know,” Demi said as she looked away.

“Why do you always do that? Just say what’s on your mind,” Cam urged.

“I’m attracted to you, but I shouldn’t be,” Demi admitted.

“Why not? I told you that I was attracted to you from day one,” Cam pointed out.

“I know Cam, but I’m a married woman. I shouldn’t have been lusting after another man.”

“Ain’t nothing wrong with lusting, if you don’t act on it,” Cam noted.

“It’s like, I’m fine if we’re in the friend zone. But when you start to look at me in that way and say stuff about wanting me, you make me nervous,” Demi admitted.

“So, wait, you thought that I really wanted to be your friend?” Cam asked her as he laughed.

“What’s funny?” Demi questioned.

“I only played that role because we were both in situations. Since it seems that we’re free, I’m not trying to be your friend no more. I don’t want to rush you though Demi. I understand if you’re not ready or if it’s too soon. You just left home last night, so I get it,” Cam replied.

“So, if I say no, I lose you as a friend too?” Demi inquired.

“Never that. I want us to be more, but I’ll take you any way I can get you,” Cam said as he grabbed her hand.

“Can we just see what happens Cam? I don’t want us to make each other promises that we’re not sure that we can keep. I already feel like I’m cheating and I haven’t done anything wrong,” Demi pointed out.

“I understand Demi. No pressure over this way, I promise,” Cam replied.

“Okay.” Demi smiled. “Now, let’s talk about our living arrangements.”

“What about it?” Cam asked.

“Where are we gonna go? I mean, if you’ve changed your mind, I understand. I’ll just go to my mom’s house until I figure something out. I’ll probably do that anyway. I hate hotels and I don’t wanna be there too long,” Demi rambled.

“No, I didn’t change my mind,” Cam assured her.

“Okay, so what do you have in mind?” Demi asked.

“What about English Turn?” Cam asked, almost making her choke on her coffee.

“Are you crazy Camden! Do you know how much it would cost to rent a house there? Some of the lawyers at my firm live in that area and it is not cheap,” Demi informed him.

“Just let me worry about that. I might have a hookup. All we’ll have to do is furnish the place and move in,” Cam replied.

“Are you serious?” Demi asked.

“Dead ass,” Cam replied as he handed the waitress his card to pay the bill.

“Did you see the place yet? How big is it?” Demi questioned.

“Five bedrooms, four baths,” Cam answered.

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