“Admittedly, it’s been a while since I’ve been in your shoes, but it’s interesting to listen about your journey and compare it to mine.”
My voice softened when I said, “Does it bother you?” I took a breath. “My age, I mean.”
He stared at me silently. “I never really gave age that much thought before you.”
“Because?”
I wasn’t sure if I’d regret that question, but I still asked it.
First, there was a laugh, followed by, “I think you know why, Jo.”
Because it was just s*x before me.
Even if our future wasn’t defined or our destination wasn’t set, things with us had moved beyond s*x.
That was where my brain went.
But my heart needed to confirm.
“Because I matter …”
“I think I’ve proven that to you.” He glanced toward the sand and back. “I’m here.”
I exhaled, the tingles now in my l
