Time seems to blur over the next few days, and suddenly, Halloween is almost here.
Dad has kept his promise to Joel, and showed up every day. It was strange at first, but having him around feels... right. My days are spent with Jude, either in the house helping out with recording and editing videos, or driving him around. I love the time we spend laughing with eggs, and flour and the scent of vanilla surrounding us as I now follow his instructions like a pro now, and afterward, we sit together reading the comments. My heart races whenever someone asks if we’re dating, but I do my best to act like it doesn’t affect me. Jude just smiles, his quiet, gentle self, and it makes me feel happy.
We haven’t broached the topic again. Whatever this is… it’s comfortable, safe. It’s good enough for n
