♥ Jethro ♥
“I’m sorry,” Chloe suddenly whispered when we pulled apart. I gazed down at her in surprise.
“For what?” I asked curiously.
“For this. For dragging you into it. For being...a mess,”
“No, don’t do that. Don’t blame yourself for his sickness…and besides, I thought we agreed that we were messy?” she didn’t respond. I took a step back and watched her closely for a minute. “Why don’t you get comfortable and I’ll order us something to eat,” I suggested. Chloe took the small bag she had packed and hesitated.
“Um…”
“I don’t want to assume anything, Chloe. But I would prefer it if you slept in my bed. With me,” I said softly. She slowly nodded. “Down the hall, the door on the left,” I watched as she disappeared down the hallway. I took out my phone and ordered us some food. Then I
