AVERY
I staggered through the back door, dragging in much needed breaths as I tried to calm my racing heart. It felt like it was going to gallop out of my chest. I pressed my hand to my chest as if I could physically calm my heart.
Staring down at my phone, I checked to see who was calling. It was my mom. Such a weird time for her to call, but at the same time I was grateful she had called because if not for her call, nothing would have distracted the stranger and I.
The stranger.
God. I didn’t even know his name. What was wrong with me?
If my mom hadn’t called what would have happened? Would I have kissed him? Would he have kissed me? Damn it. There was no way of knowing now. The moment was gone and I was equal parts pissed and relieved that my mom had interrupted.
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