All Chapters of Something Like Elena : Chapter 41 - Chapter 42

The next few weeks felt different. So starkly different. I met with Peter and ended things. He asked a lot of questions, wanted to know why I’d suddenly changed my mind about us, and I couldn’t give him a real answer. I couldn’t tell him about Noah. Because, one, we weren’t really together. And two, I couldn’t let anyone know what we were doing. Still, I knew it was best to end it.I felt awful about Peter. And even if Noah and I never became… whatever it is we’re becoming, I still would’ve ended it.Then our routine changed. Drastically. Or maybe… not so drastically.I still made breakfast. Noah still slept in his room, and I still slept in mine. William still raced down the stairs for food and his packed lunch. Some mornings, Noah would sit at the table to eat. Other times, he’d grab a sandwich and run.But now, when he’s rushing out the door and I’m reminding him not to forget his files or keys or phone, he pauses. He slides an arm around my waist. Pull me in. Kiss me at the door.