Oliver
I was standing behind Ethan for what seemed like forever. I wanted to say something but I was lost for words. He was here, in front of me, and I didn’t know what to say.
All I wanted to do was wrap him up in an embrace and apologize profusely for leaving him with no explanation. But the words couldn’t come out. Then he was turning around and facing me and all I could say was ‘hi’.
Ethan just stared back at me, standing on the second step to the porch. His eyes glistened like he’d had tears in them. My own lump formed in my throat a the thought of making him cry.
“I’m back.” I stated stupidly.
“I see that.” He responded stoically.
I was expecting that-hell, I deserved that.
“Where’ve you been?” He asked his expression never falling.
“I was in Sante Fe with my Aunt.” I exp
