Chapter 111

I blush at being caught, and Daniel lets out a long, slow exhale.

“I want this. I’m just terrified.” He sounds so young and vulnerable. It reminds me of the lost-looking boy who sat on our couch when Leila broke up with him, the boy who is slowly becoming a friend to me… of some sort.

Who ever thought that would happen?

“Then tell yourself that she loves you. Remind yourself of why you’re asking her.” I croon softly, aware Jake’s messing with the damn coffee machine, making it look complicated to work, with a frowning and confused look glazing over his face. I think it’s more impatience than anything.

“I want her… every day, every night… I want to be able to call her and be like,

hey, babe, I’ll see you at home

.” Daniel sighs heavily. “Fuck, I sound as soft as Jake right now.” At least he’s calmed down now and hasn’t noticed that his attack is over; talking about Leila calms him without him even realizing it.

“Yep, you kinda do. He’s a suc