Page 116 of A Little Secret
So…I probably owe you girls an explanation…
Before everything exploded, we agreed to meet outside the arena for the game, but still. The radio silence? It feels off. I need to fix this. I need to clear the air. I need to…do something. I feel disconnected now more than ever, and I know it’s my own fault. I should’ve told them. I should’ve smoothed things over. I should’ve…I should’ve done so many things.
My phone buzzes in my hand, and my heart leaps as I find a text from Ophelia.
Ophelia
Oo…already?! I was kind of thinking we were giving you space until the game, but we’re ready whenever you are for the explanation if you want to give it.
Dylan
Yup. We’re definitely ready whenever you are. No pressure, though.
Me
Not sure I’ll ever technically be ready since this is kind of a doozy, but I was wrong for keeping this from you guys. I screwed up.
With a deep breath, I hit send, anxious to clear the air so I can finally breathe.
Dylan
Don’t get me wrong. I think we all would’ve liked to have been in the loop, but I can’t imagine being in your position, Fin. I think it’s normal to spiral a bit after getting news like that, you know? You had every right to keep this close to the chest until you were ready to tell people.
My phone buzzes with a second text.
Raine
I agree with Dylan. And I’m sorry your brother was an ass. I promise I smacked him upside the head after dragging him out of the house. You’re still coming to the game, right?
Me
Planning on it. And thanks for smacking Everett, even though I kind of deserved the freak-out.
Ophelia
No one deserves a freak-out like that. I think the real question is…when are you going to let Everett back into the house since you guys all live together? Lol
Me
Har, har. You’re SO funny, Lia.
Dylan
Pretty sure she gets it from you, Fin.
I roll my eyes.
Me
I repeat: Har. Har. And I didn’t kick him out. You guys all disappeared. What the hell?!
Ophelia
We figured you could use the space for a minute, and you know you love us. PS-How are you feeling?
I hesitate, considering her question, and type my response.
Me