Luke Logan

Chapter 12

Nate is my best friend.

He's the only one who can help me with this. Nate knows me better than I know myself, who better to help me?

We've been best friends since we were 9. He unfortunately gave in to his love for adventure and has been living in London for the last 6 months. Before that he spent a few months moving around the US. 

I love Nate, he’s the best friend everyone should have.

He’s supportive, honest, sometimes a little too honest and too blunt but he’s never steered me wrong.

We’ve seen each other through everything!

I hope he's not sleeping already. 

"Alexandra Morgan!" he said answering my call. I love him so much, just hearing his voice has already cheered me up.

“Hey babes! Need your help.” I replied

"What, no how are you Nate? Are you well Nate? Still cute Nate?” he said jokingly

“Sorry babe, I'm just in a tizz. “

"You in a tizz? This has to be good. What's up babe?" Nate asked

I told him everything. 

"Babe, What do you want to happen? Are you really into him? " He asks, leave it to Nate to get straight to the point.

“I don't know.” I replied honestly

"Ok... Don't over think it babe. You always do this. Maybe just have some fun, see where this leads. Just be you. Except the controlling, over analytical portion of you. I haven't heard you this worked up or passionate in ages. Don't over think it, do things on the fly. At least see if there will be a second first date. Do you, like only you can. say what you feel, when you feel it and see what happens. Worst case he disappears, then you know it would have never worked out. Or he sticks around and gets to know the Lexi we all know and love." He said reassuringly

“Really?” I asked, surely it can’t be that easy.

"Yes babe. Don't play games, they are a waste of time for everyone involved."  Nate said in all his wisdom

But games are fun I thought.  

"Go with it babe. For once, don't overthink things, just act" 

“Love you Nate.” I said to him, missing him even more.  

"this is why you keep me around" he replied, I could almost hear the smile on the other end of the line.

“I'll call you tomorrow to really catch up.” I told him

Love you boo. 

"Love ya too" 

As I hong up, another text came in. 

"Are you there?" 

Yes. I instinctively replied. 

"I am Really sorry about tonight.  I was looking forward to spending more time with you." He replied

Ok, good night. I replied back

20 minutes later, He hadn’t responded. I guess he must have gone back to work or fallen asleep, I told myself as I tried to get comfortable in my bed.

Suddenly my gate buzzer rang. 

I ignored it, probably 4C again, he must have forgotten his key again. Unfortunately for him, I am not in a kind mood. 

The buzzer rang again, followed by a text on my phone. 

"I'm outside" it read 

I was definitely not expecting this. 

Should I let him in?