Book 3 Chapter 24
Well, that’s a fine mess
Elias
After I calmed Tori down, we talked. I didn’t want miscommunication between us.
“Look, our ideas were wrong, but I would never discard your feelings. I know you felt crushed when you heard me say you’re like a kid sister to me. I wish I would have never said it.”
“It’s hard when you like someone because of how they treat you. You would listen to me when others ignored me. You know my likes and dislikes. I felt special.” Tori sniffled with her head down.
“You are special. Never think you aren’t.”
Tori lifted her head with tear-streaked cheeks. I brushed her tears away with my thumb.
“Did you mean what you said? About falling in love with me?”
“Yes.” I nodded my head. “Did you mean what you said?”
“More than you know.”
“Oh, I do bec
