Chapter 9
He was gone by the time I got out of the shower, taking my smile with him. It had been a fun night, a fun day- that was over now. I'd probably never see him again. At least I had some good memories to tide me over for another five years.
I cleaned up the wet floor, threw my clothes in the washer, listened to the pattering of rain outside, but none of these mundane tasks were taking my mind off of him. So I stalked over to the couch, flipping on the T.V., scrolling through the channels absentmindedly. Then hearing a purr overtaking the rain, an engine revving into the driveway- oh my god! He was back! I popped up, rushing to the door, seeing the flash of headlights. Yes! I unlocked the door, ran to my room, hopping onto the bed- poising as seductively as possible.
A knock hit t
