Realization

Chapter 11 of Love from Above

Jeremy’s Point of View

 

I jerk awake the next morning. You know, that awkward little twitch people do when dreaming that they are falling. I get a strong feeling that tells me to look over at the couch. I’m not sure what I expect to find. A little green Leprechaun doing a jig on my upholstery? Either way, there is nothing there, although I do have a sudden urge to be with Kelsey as I look at the couch. Figures. The girl probably thinks I’m an annoying stalker. I check the clock. 11:11. I close my eyes and make a wish.

 

So, what did I wish for?

 

Yeah, like I’m going to tell you.

 

So, being the crazy, obsessed, stalker I am, I text Kelsey.

 

Wanna go back by the cliffs today?

 

It seems like an eternity before she replies.

 

I would really love to, but I can’t. We have some not so nice family members flying in to check on us. I’m not sure how long they’ll be here. Can I take a rain check?

 

I completely ignore the wave of disappointment I feel and text back.

 

Eesh, I’m sorry. Good luck :)

 

I toss my phone to the couch and fall back onto my bed. Why do I feel so hollow without Kelsey? I know exactly why; I think to myself as a grim look settles over my face. The only reason for the expression is fear of her not feeling the same way. The reason I need Kelsey makes me happy beyond belief.

 

The truth is, I think I am falling in love with her.