Lexie’s POV
I went back home from Patrick's place and thought about meeting up with Melissa, but I wasn't in the mood to go out, so I ended up canceling on her. I took a shower and noticed his shirt from the night before was still on the vanity bench in the bedroom. The shirt carried his scent, so I decided to put it on. Then I went to watch that TV series with the actor who looked so much like my Patrick.
I was feeling a bit down, missing him and thinking that maybe he wouldn't even come see me, since our families were at his house and he and my brothers sometimes lost track of time talking. But then the doorbell rang, and when I looked through the peephole, I got a wonderful surprise. I opened the door, saw his smile, felt his touch, and couldn't resist anymore - I jumped into his arms, catching him off guard. Even so, his strong arms anchored me against his chest and held me firmly there.
Our little conversation on the couch made me realize that he paid attention to me, that he noti
