“So you built this mask around yourself,” she said, and I nodded.
The rest of the drive was quiet, not awkward, but both of us allowed the moment to sink in. I have never been this open to anyone, and suddenly, I was pouring my heart out to a stranger. Not even my friends know how I feel about the whole facade we have to play on around campus. Deep down, it is not me. I want more, and maybe that is why I am completely mesmerized by her.
I parked at the Mexican restaurant, killed the engine, and rushed to her door to help her out of my truck. I reached out to her, offering her my hand, so that she could climb down safely. She looked up at me, took a deep breath, and slowly slipped her hand in mine. She sighed, then said, “Alright, let's start over.” After she said that, I took a deep br
