The Night Before I Knew Him
"Why do you think so?"
I hesitated. My throat felt tight, words trapped there like something shameful. God, I couldn’t believe I was about to say this aloud. But the pressure was unbearable.
"I think I had—" I swallowed hard, lowering my voice to a whisper.
"I think I have a crush on her."
Ted’s eyebrows shot up.
"Like an unrequited, stupid, high-school-love type of crush," I muttered, dragging both hands over my face. "Fuck, I can’t believe I’m saying this."