Chapter 19. Home

“What happened with Scot?” I ask Rick.

We’re snuggled on my couch under a blanket and watching TV. I asked Rick to stay the night. I couldn’t let him go now that we’re together again. His warmth seeps right into my soul. If this is heaven, I’d sooner die to spend eternity here.

“You were right. He hadn’t changed. He was chatting with random guys on his phone. I wouldn’t be surprised if he met some of them. Not that I cared when I found out. The whole time I was with him, I was thinking of you. I was forcing things with him. I guess I also wanted to punish you, and I ended up punishing myself in the process. It was stupid of me.”

Although I hate the idea of Rick touching Scot, I’m glad it’s finally over.

Rick looks at me. “Every single fault of his was magnified because he couldn’t compare to you. I’m sorry for every shitty thing I did to you. You didn’t deserve a