Page 63 of Quietly Falling
“That’s honestly very sweet.”
“Yeah, he’s adorable,” I deadpan as I type out a message.
BODHI: I’m fine – we had to detour
MONTANA: WE huh?
BODHI: You knew I wasn’t alone
MASON: He’s just excited for you
BODHI: Excited for what?
MASON: He’s trying to ship you guys
BODHI: What the fuck does that mean?
MONTANA: Y’all would be real cute together
BODHI: Oh well in that case that’s good because we eloped
MONTANA: WHAT??
ARCHER: Dude that’s awesome
JENSEN: I’m calling bullshit
MASON: (heart eyes emoji)
BODHI: See you guys when we’re back from our honeymoon
MONTANA: Are you serious?
MONTANA: BODHI!
MONTANA: ARE YOU SERIOUS????
With a snort,I toss my phone to Ella, her eyes widening as she reads before doubling over with laughter.
“Wow, that’s amazing.” She giggles before pulling herself together. “They really love you.”
I open my mouth and then close it. “I resisted it for a long time.”
“It’s okay to be wary of people. And it’s okay to not be the life of the party.”
“It’d be easier if I could at least tolerate a higher level of socialization.”
“You, sir, are amazing and you make people earn your trust and time. There’s nothing wrong with that. You’re not broken, and you don’t have to force yourself to be someone else’s version of acceptable.”
“Ella.” Wrapping my arms around her, I bury my face in her hair and just breathe her in. “We’re gonna have to send them two fruit baskets.”
“What?” she barks, pulling back with amusement sparkling in her brown eyes.
“Sorren and Rhea. Make sure we send two to thank them for this.” Framing her face in my hands, I kiss her slowly, a brush of my lips against hers before deepening it, exploring and savoring her.
“I know we have to leave but…”
“You can’t wait till we get to the hotel?” I tease, my hand already toying with the top of her leggings.
