Despite all of my hoping that time would freeze or Tina would cancel on her own, the day of Logan and Tina’s date eventually arrived.
I was a ghost all day at work, barely present, barely conscious. I moved on auto-pilot. I finished my work okay, but mentally, I was totally checked out.
My thoughts were entirely consumed by images of what could happen on this date between Logan and Tina.
Even though my work didn’t suffer, Logan still noticed my distraction. Once, he even walked behind me and chanced placing a hand on my shoulder. He squeezed while gently rubbing his thumb across the base of my neck.
He was trying to comfort me, but I’d only truly feel better once this horrible night was over.
That night, after work, I went straight to Logan’s house to help him get ready, though m
