Hockey Boyfriend For Pay
Then I take a breath to continue with the awkward part of it, “So, I want to take this moment to thank you for the opportunity you gave me. Giving me a job… with way more pay than necessary, that helped me a lot. So, thank you.”
I glance at him, then back at my plate for half a second before continuing.
“I normally wouldn’t have accepted the extra help. The only reason I stayed and allowed it to happen was because I was already very into Annie at that point,” I admit, because honesty seems like the right move here, “But I will pay you back.”
Charlie lifts an eyebrow and gives me a long look.
“I don’t need money, kid.”
“Well, I don’t care,” I shrug, “I don’t like handouts. I’m grateful, but I