Been There Before by Cecilia Fyre

Author:Cecilia Fyre [Fyre, Cecilia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-22T16:00:00+00:00

They hardly spoke on the subway. Lea was touched that Jerome had agreed to come with her. She wasn’t sure if she could have done the same if the roles had been reversed. When they got off the train he took her hand. Lea let him, but she still couldn’t meet his eyes. They walked along the dusky street in silence.

At her apartment building, Lea rummaged for her keys. She was startled out of her numbness when Jerome turned her gently by the shoulders. She reluctantly glanced up into his kind eyes.

“I’m sorry about what happened to you.” He took a deep breath. “It’s probably a terrible idea but… do you want me to stay the night?” He squeezed her arms. “No obligation, no tit for tat, all right? We can talk, or not. Your choice. Maybe watch some nonsense on the box.”

Lea’s eyes filled with tears. If circumstances were different, this guy would be perfect for her. He was so kind, and they had so much in common. When a tear spilled over and ran down her face Jerome wiped it away with a steady hand.

“I…” Lea’s voice cracked and broke. She cleared her throat. “I don’t want to take advantage of you.”

“You’re not.” His hands were still on her arms, warm and reassuring. “I’m offering. Think of me as a friend who wants to help. Neither of us is taking advantage. But what does that even mean? We’re two consenting adults, we can do whatever we like. Why would we care what people think?”

“Why are you so nice?”

Jerome smiled. “Genetic predisposition, I guess.” He grinned as she gave a watery chuckle. “Make the most of it, we’re a dying breed.”

“Isn’t that the truth.” She wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. Good thing she hadn’t bothered with make-up.

He cupped her face, his gaze never leaving her. Through a haze of tears, Lea nodded.

Jerome kissed her. It was as gentle as he’d been all night. Lea’s heart hurt, and her despair did not diminish. She was glad to have him with her, and forget all else for a few hours. As they climbed the stairs to her apartment she clung to him, tears still running down her face.

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