Paige
The seconds tick by like sand, slowly falling to the bottom of an hourglass before Dallas finally answers the question. “You are the one in control, Paige. We will go with whatever decision you make.”
I stare down at the floor, lost in thought. Part of me wants to unlock the door and hug Dallas. I’m in love with him—I’m not stupid enough not to realize that, but I also don’t trust him. What if he abandons me once his interest fades? It’s definitely a possibility.
“I...” I hold my breath and pause for a moment, considering my options before exhaling. “I don’t know what I want yet.”
“Fair enough...” Dallas falls silent before I hear him shifting behind the bathroom door. “Would you mind coming out of there to talk to me?”
“Yeah...of course...” I’m about to unlock the door, but the
