“So, that was…” Veronica trailed off and laughed. She couldn’t find the words.
“Amazing?” I finished for her.
“Yeah. It really was,” I could sense the grin on her face.
We were lying in the corner of the football field. She had brought a little blanket for us, which we were huddled underneath. It was still chilly, but I didn’t mind at all. I wondered why I was such a jerk when I was younger. If I was her, I would have never even given me the time of day again. But she wasn’t me, thank God.
“Hey…” I softly spoke.
“Hmm?” She was playing with my fingers and drawing circles on my palm.
“I’m really sorry for how I acted back then.”
“Hey, it’s okay. I mean it’s not okay. But you aren’t that teenaged jerk anymore.” She nuzzled into my neck. “At least I hope not.” She nudged me a little, ca
