Page 23 of Stay With Me
Noah
Ipullbackintothe station after my patrol shift and look at my watch.
It’s almost five…
Tonight, Luna has a late shift at the bed-and-breakfast. Abby said she would bring her home, and I’m grabbing Jess so that she can stay on somewhat of a routine. I lock my squad car and walk in to swap keys. On my way back out, I say bye to Eden.
Hopping in the truck, I message Luna that I’m on my way for Jess before I leave. I set my phone in the cup holder, and it lights up. I smile, expecting it to be Luna, but it’s the guys.
Sam: Rumor has it that Luna doesn’t think you like her as more than a friend.
Carter: She lives with you?.?.?. How did you drop the ball on this one?
Luke: Rookie
Me: What are you talking about? Who told you this?
Luke: The girls?.?.?. and then we told Carter.
Me: I don’t know how to tell her. I don’t want her to feel obligated to go on a date with me
Carter: Um with words. She won’t do anything she doesn’t want to do, the girls will make sure of that.
Me: .?.?.
Carter: .?.?.
Luke: .?.?.
Sam: When did we become a group of women? I swear we talk more about our feelings than anything else.
Me: First off, you’re the one who brought it up, and secondly I can’t wait for you to fall for someone. I hope it’s Abby.
Sam: She hates me so it’s no worry
Luke: Whatever you say, pal.
Me: Okay so if I say something to her tonight and suggest a date, can we set something up for thegroup to come over and spend time with Jess before we ask someone to babysit?
Carter: Can’t wait
Luke: Just have her tell Am when we need to be there.
Sam: She’s going to like me the most, so I don’t know why she has to meet everyone.
Me: Cool. Okay I have to get Jess. I’ll keep you guys posted
Shaking my head, I throw my phone back in the holder and pull out of my spot, heading to the farm.
I can’t believe Luna told the girls she wasn’t sure how I felt about her. Even with my reservations about starting a relationship with the possibility that she’ll leave Griffin’s Den, I thought it was clear how I felt.
First, I’m going to pick Jess up, then after she goes to bed and Luna gets home… Operation: Make Sure Luna Knows How I Feel begins because it’s time.
Pulling into the driveway at Griffin Farm’s Bed-and-Breakfast, I don’t fight the smile that takes over my face. As I come up to the main house, Luna and Jess are standing on the porch.
I wasn’t sure how to go about pursuing her without scaring her, but after tonight, I’ll make my feelings known.
Our path might be unconventional, but I’ve never been happier. Like I told the girls, I bought the house right before COVID hit and knew it was too big for me. But I always wanted to fill the house one day. So, little by little, I worked on updating it.
