Love Off Script: A Sapphic Romantic Comedy by Abigail Taylor

Author:Abigail Taylor [Taylor, Abigail]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Show Me Press
Published: 2024-07-25T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Caz

Iprobably shouldn’t have gotten into Shiloh’s Prius with her because my mind was a mess. When I first saw her tonight, I felt relieved she was okay, but then my conversation with Matrix popped back into my thoughts, and I wondered if he had been right. Did I have more interest in Shiloh than just helping her?

Was I on edge because so much appeared to be changing for Matrix and I was standing still? He was the only person I ever opened up to, which wasn’t a lot, but finding out he had been keeping so much from me made me feel even more alone. And it wasn’t like they were small events—they were life-changing. Then, I questioned if he would continue to produce the show. Did I even want to continue with the show? I spiraled down a rabbit hole of doubt, wondering if there was a path back to reality.

I turned to look at Shiloh while she focused on the road. Her hair was tucked behind her ear, and she was wearing her standard gray shirt. It was different from the one this afternoon. This one was tighter and closer to the black family. She must have felt my eyes on her because she peeked my way.

“Can I ask you something?” I didn’t want to make things awkward by her catching me staring, so I figured if I spoke, she would think that was why I had been looking at her.

“Of course.”

“Is there a reason you always wear gray?” I had become accustomed to it, yet my curiosity persisted.

“Do you want the real answer or the answer I give most people?” Her voice sounded nervous but slightly playful, which I enjoyed.

“How about both?” If I were honest with myself, I would have enjoyed learning about her, regardless of the topic.

“Okay. Well, I tell most people it’s because it’s versatile and matches my shoes.”

That seemed reasonable, but now I wanted to know the truth.

“And…” I prompted her to continue.

“Well, it’s slightly embarrassing. But I have sensory issues, and too many colors and choices overwhelm me, so I stick with what keeps the peace inside my brain.”

“That’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Lots of people experience difficulties with sensory processing. Like I don’t handle loud noises very well.”

She laughed. “I’m not sure anyone does.”

“Sonya didn’t seem to mind,” I challenged.

“Well… Sonya is an exception to every rule,” she breathed out teasingly.

She was probably right. Sonya’s life seemed to be a choreographed dance to music only she could hear.

“Fair enough. Why don’t I share something personal so you don’t feel alone?”

“You can tell me anything, but you don’t have to do it because you feel sorry for me.”

“What? No. That’s not what I meant. I realize you have shared a lot with me, and even though I’m not the type to normally reciprocate, I want to with you.” That was more honest than I probably should have been, but I didn’t want to take it back.

“Okay. But only if you want to.

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