Chapter Six
I am woken up suddenly by someone knocking on the door. For a second, I wonder if it is the middle of the night again. But my clock shows me that it is the early morning. I rub my eyes, trying to wipe the dream from my mind. Maybe Emily is at the door. Maybe she forgot her key.
I quickly get up to answer the front door and open it without checking to see who it is. Bennett stands there. I am surprised to see him and realize I also look like a mess. He is holding a paper bag and a tray with two coffees.
“Hey. Sorry. Did I wake you again? I should probably call before I come over here. I thought it’d be cute. I haven’t done this before. It works in movies,” he rambles quickly, looking embarrassed.
“No, it’s fine,” I say quickly, allowing him in. “I look awful.”
“You look gre
