I smile, warmth filling me. I remind myself that this is good, not just for the Diary but for our long-term relationship. After all, Drew’s the one who made us fake-official, which might mean he’s willing to make us real-official, like maybe he’s just as into me as I am into him.

“Drew!” Amy shouts, sending another wave of pain coursing through my head. “If you don’t get your ass back to work, I swear to God!”

“Sorry, Aunt Amy,” Drew tosses back, scooting just far enough away from me that it looks like he actually has a task in mind. He drops his voice low and says, “She’s really been on my ass lately. She hasn’t been able to pull in any extra help, and I guess that’s my problem now.”

I giggle, but the truth is I kind of regret coming to the shop. Not that I don’t love the idea of spending my Sunday with Drew, but my head is splitting open, and I kind of just want to crawl into bed for another thousand years.

“Can you come by my apartment later?” I ask.

Drew smiles. “Absolutely. Once my shift is over, I’m there.”

“Then I should probably head home,” I say, already reaching for my phone to call a ride. Considering I’m only paying for a one-way trip, my parents definitely can’t call this an abuse of credit card privileges. I just have to make sure to leave out the too-hungover-to-function part when I explain the trip.

“Before you go,” Drew says, sliding back over to me and wrapping an arm around my waist. “You know, for the Diary.”

And then his lips are against mine, my body melting against his side and my head spinning, but this time in the good way.

Step 5: The Trip (aka The Fall Part 1)

It’s the moment the breath slips out of you for the first time and you realize that this person is important to you.

Sunday, June 3

DebunkingMCD posted:

You guys can’t be serious? This twelve-year-old gets a boyfriend, and suddenly facts don’t matter to you? Literally none of this makes sense. I’ll post more links later.

Alwaysforever replied: You’re such a killjoy. Grow up!

D.ashing replied: I don’t know. Just because it’s unlikely doesn’t mean it’s not true, right?

Dontdrinkthebeanwater replied: OMG, now you’re just being annoying. The Diary’s real. Get OVER it.

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