Chapter 85

Chris's POV

I stood in front of the mirror, my mind racing with thoughts and doubts. I had been wanting to ask Megan out for what felt like an eternity, but I just could not seem to muster up the courage.

"Come on, Chris," I told myself. "

"You're a grown man. What are you afraid of?" The thoughts continued.

But as I looked at my reflection, I knew that i was afraid of rejection. I was afraid of putting myself out there and having Megan say no.

"What if she doesn't feel the same way? I thought.

"What if she just sees me as a friend?" I asked myself out loud.

I sighed and ran my hands through my hair. It had been over this a million times in my head, but I still could not shake the feeling of uncertainty.

I thought about all the times we had spent together, all the laughs we had shared, and all the moments I had felt a spark between us. I knew that there was something special between us, but I was afraid to take the lea