I nod because I know he’s right, and if Brian likes her, that’s all that really matters, but it also sucks when someone you care about is all over someone you hate. Especially when that someone is slowly turning them into someone else. “I guess a part of me feels a little shut out, you know? Like if he gets close to her, that might mean cutting me out to spend more time with her.”

And honestly, I can’t believe I just said that. I’ve never been big on opening up about my insecurities, but that one in particular isn’t even something I’ve voiced to Becca.

I’m already overwhelmed by just how comfortable I feel around him, like he’s slowly prying me open and spilling my deepest secrets out on the counter.

Drew smiles, but I think it’s supposed to be one of those reassuring smiles. “I’m sure you won’t get shut out. I mean, you’re family. You were around first.”

I shrug. “Yeah, but first doesn’t always mean better.”

And God, I really hate that.

Thursday, May 31

MeetCuteDiary posted:

It started at a bakery, the two of us locking eyes from across the room and my breath being swept away almost immediately. I hadn’t had the guts to talk to him, and I went home feeling hopeless, knowing I’d never see him again.

So when I walked into the bookstore the next day, all tidily dressed for my interview, the last thing I expected was to find him standing there like Fate was pushing us together. As he paged through a book at the front counter, his body froze, his eyes rising to meet mine.

“Hi,” he said. He paused for a moment, like his heart was beating too fast for him to think. “You must—are you here for the interview?”

I nodded slowly. “I am.”

He smiled. “Let me get the manager.” He turned to retreat into the back room, and paused, his hand idly drifting toward his curly, dark hair. He turned back slowly, his eyes wide as he said, “Regardless of what happens in the interview, would you maybe want to get coffee with me later?”

I smiled. “I’d love that.”

And we’ve been dating ever since.

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Roseybride replied: This is amazing! I love that you two found each other again!

Crystalsandgems replied: This is so cute! I want a love story like this!

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“Did he really ask you out for coffee?” Becca asks.

I shrug. “He made me coffee. It’s even cuter. You included creativity on my list, right?”