-James-
I had spent a few days cleaning everything and finding the courage to see Lara again. I just… I had no idea what to say. While I felt calmer than I had in over a year, guilt gnawed at me for what I had done.
I needed to find a way to apologize because I had realized—without a doubt—I wanted her. I didn’t want to fight anymore. I didn’t want to deny her anymore, but I was unsure if she would even have me after everything.
I’d been a coward, and I admitted that. I had pretended to be too busy with work, but I was stalling. Then Brody and Tucker came by, telling everyone how she was doing. I couldn’t wait any longer. It sounded like she was actually doing all right, and I feared that meant she had no need for me.
I knew it was selfish, but I had even suggested Brody and Tucker s
