Chapter 12

She seemed genuinely sorry. “Xavier, I hope I didn’t come on too strong. Look, the truth is, I really like you and I was nervous, so I hope we can see each other again, okay?” She popped the door open and then leaned in close. “Call me.” She quickly kissed his cheek and hurried out.

Feeling like a liar, Xavier watched her walk up to her front door. Megan was attractive and fascinating, but she wasn’t Billy and he’d have to be fair with her.

Could they be friends instead? 5

Billy ran up the stairs to his front door, and clutching the three plastic bags full of clothes he’d bought at the thrift store this afternoon, jiggled the key in the old lock. He opened the door and slammed it shut behind him. He was meeting Xavier at McKenny’s in an hour, but hadn’t taken his shower and changed yet.