Rivals Or Lovers
“Because I couldn’t leave you. Not like this.”
I frowned, squinting at him. “But… what about everyone else? My… parents? Friends?”
His smile softened, a little teasing, a little serious. “I’m your boyfriend.”
My head shot up so fast, I nearly fell back onto the pillows. “Boy… boyfriend?” My voice cracked, disbelief and confusion tangled together.
He nodded, leaning a little closer. “Yeah. That’s why I’m the only one here. Everyone else left, but I… I wanted to make sure you were okay first.”