Chapter 35

• But I realized that he was worried and probably feeling guilty for not being able to be there on my birthday, even though I didn't have anything planned for that day, and I didn't know if Allie was feeling the same because she was the one who usually took me shopping or out to eat at a restaurant. I stand up, making him focus on me for a moment, and sit on his lap, putting my arm around his shoulders, feeling a bit nervous that he might reject me, but instead, he puts his arms around my waist and hugs me.
• "I'm serious, don't worry about it," I murmur, leaving a kiss on his forehead. "You have things to do, and I understand."
• "I'll make it up to you, I promise."