Blair shrugged. “It’s where you grew up. Part of what made you you. I think that’s really cool and can’t wait to learn more about this part of your life.”

Every time Erin thought Blair couldn’t possibly get any sweeter, she proved her wrong. She wasn’t sure what to say, so she reached over and squeezed Blair’s hand. Just one touch of Blair’s fingers against hers made her want to hold Blair’s hand for the rest of their drive, but she also didn’t want to give her the wrong idea, so she forced herself to let go.

As soon as they arrived at the small, single-family home where Erin grew up, which wasn’t much bigger than the townhouse she shared with Nolan, she saw Nolan in the rearview mirror throwing his hands in the air. “Yay! Grandma’s house! I love grandma’s house!”

“So, there are two guest rooms,” Erin explained to Blair. “One has a twin-size bed and the other has a queen.”

She was about to say that she and Nolan could squeeze into the twin-size bed when Blair raised her hand. “I’ll take the twin.”

“Are you sure?” Erin asked. She knew it wasn’t the most comfortable bed. It was hers  growing up, after all.

“Of course. I’m used to small beds from college.” She pointed a thumb back at Nolan. “Plus, I just shared a bed with that kid for the past week. I know how much space he takes up. I’m not making you squeeze into a small-ass bed with him.”

Erin laughed. “I really appreciate that.”

“Let’s go see grandma!” Nolan shouted from the backseat, clearly losing his patience.

Blair turned around and put her hand up for a high five. “Let’s do it.”

She jumped out of the car before Erin had a chance to unbuckle, and immediately opened Nolan’s door and helped him out of his car seat. By the time Erin got out of the car, Nolan and Blair were already walking toward the house hand in hand. She stood by the car and took a moment to appreciate the scene in front of her. Seeing Nolan and Blair together made Erin’s heart dance. It almost made her forget why she couldn’t just jump into things with Blair. Somehow, it simultaneously reminded her why she couldn’t. Nolan was so attached to Blair. If Erin did something to make her walk away, she could never forgive herself for how much that would hurt Nolan.

God, my emotions are all over the place.

The front door opened, and Erin’s mom walked out with her arms outstretched. “There’s my favorite little boy.”

“Grandma!” Nolan dropped Blair’s hand and ran into his grandma’s arms.