Page 96 of Love Unwritten

Yet you’re up.

JULIAN

Because you woke me up…

ME

Sorry.

ME

Make it worth the sacrifice and help me?

JULIAN

Who pulled away first?

ME

She did.

JULIAN

Did she say anything?

ME

No. I walked away before she had a chance.

JULIAN

Hm.

ME

What?

JULIAN

Nothing. That was probably the best choice.

I’m flooded with disappointment, but that is exactly why I texted Julian. Out of the two of us, he is the more responsible cousin. He is level-headed and always seems to have an answer for everything, while I made a few reckless decisions that changed the entire course of my life.

Hence my hesitancy now.

ME

I made the right call, right?

JULIAN

Do you feel like you did?

Yes. No. Fuck if I know, which is why I’m asking.

I’m both relieved I didn’t kiss her and pissed I didn’t take advantage of the chance, because who knows if it will ever happen again.

With a shaky breath, I reply.