Page 5 of Reckless With You

And I was tired of waiting.

I wanted him to love me, to tell me so, and I wanted us to start our new phase. I was tired of the questioning glances and having others wonder,will they or won’t they?

Because it was going to happen.

He was my best friend. And falling for your best friend was not only my favorite trope in romance, it was also my life.

I’d had enough downs in my life.

This was the time for the ups. I deserved this.Wedeserved this.

I let out a shaky breath and turned off my car.

It all started now.

And I was going to be brave enough to do it.

This was not a mistake.

I grabbed my bag and got out of the car, smiling as I tried to walk up the driveway in my heels. I could totally walk in heels, I could probably even run in them, but I was a little nervous. And because I knew I had to drive this way, I hadn’t had a shot of tequila or anything to help me via liquid courage. But that was fine. I didn’t need tequila or any other booze.

Because this was right. It was everything.

This was the choice I needed to make.

I rang the doorbell instead of using my key, and Tobey answered quickly, his eyes wide. He looked so warm, so comfy, so…mine.

“Hey, I didn’t know you were coming over tonight. Aren’t you cold in that dress?” he asked, moving out of the way.

Iwasa little cold, and I wasn’t wearing a dress, but all the adrenaline running through my system helped. I was fine. I couldn’t really feel anything.

Except my love for the person in front of me.

He had a strong jaw and a little piece of hair that kept falling over his face.

He was so beautiful. Somine.

This would be perfect.

“So, what’s up?” Tobey asked as he looked down at his phone and then stuck it in his back pocket.

He was constantly attached to his cell. But considering that he loved tech, I didn’t blame him.

“I have a few things to say. I probably should’ve written it down and figured exactly what to say first, but I guess I’ll just start.”

His eyes widened for a moment before he frowned.

“Should I be sitting down for this?” he asked, a little bit of laughter mixed in with the wariness in his eyes.

“Maybe. But…okay. I’m going to do this. Because this is right. It’s time.”

“Okay, Amelia. What’s going on? What’s wrong?”

I shook my head. “Nothing’s wrong.” I really should have written everything down.

“Tobey, we’re best friends.”

“Yes, we are.”