Should I Date My Neighbor Novels & Stories

"After dinner reconnection, what comes next?" "I don't know. Dr. Morrison said small steps." "Maybe we do something together. Not just dinner. Something active." "Like what?" "I don't know. Museum? Park? Something that isn't work or therapy or parenting?" "A date?" "Is that what normal couples call it?" "I think so." "Then yes. A date." We looked at each other. The concept felt foreign and familiar simultaneously. "Saturday?" I suggested. "Saturday. Maria can watch Isabella."

Jade snorted, "Do you think they'll ban me from the club when I punch her in the face? Because I'm sure the moment I see the two of them together, the heels will come off." "Would it help if you had a date as well?" A date? Jade wondered who she had in mind. Jonathon was a popular man; the last thing she wanted was to get involved with someone he knew and be forced to see the two of them together regularly. If she were going to date anyone, it would need to be someone outside of the club. It needed to be someone that none of them knew. "I'm not sure I wanna start dating just yet," Jade politely replied, wanting to shut the idea down.

“But don’t stress it too much. Don’t burn yourself out.” I sigh again, flopping back onto my bed. “How are you doing?” “I’m good! What are you up to right now?” “Oh, just waiting for Mr. Next Door to return from the gym so I can torture his ears tonight.” She laughs, full and loud. “Lulu! Leave that man alone! Why not just be friendly for once? You need a man in your life. Imagine your neighbor! Built-in cuddle buddy.” “Frey, what the hell? Are you seriously trying to hook me up with that grumpy-ass man?”

“Difficult is too mild of a term. It was frustrating and heartbreaking at the same time. They are the two most important men in my world, you know?” “I know.” I wondered what that would feel like. To have such a great and firm friendship that won't be broken because of other relationships. “Yeah. So, do you have any ideas? The two won't be within a five mile radius of each other if they had their way.” I laughed and took off my glasses. The day was already over before she called, I was just going through some things. “How about a date?” Her eyes lit up. “Oh, like a double date kind of thing?”

Once we realized that we are holding each other I clear my throat to come back into reality. “Hmm….. So what kind of date you are talking about?” I said sternly “Well, it’s not a romantic date I was just thinking maybe we can go out and have dinner together.” She said “No, I find here besides I am not your friend neither we are dating so I am ok but thanks for asking,” I said to her politely don’t want to be rude but somehow I can’t trust her actually. “I am not going to listen to you we are roommates so it’s better if we at least know something about each other and besides it’s not a romantic dinner,” she said

“How about we go on a vacation? We could visit a country we haven't been to and spend some alone time.” “I would love that, but being together in a foreign country could arouse suspicion,, and we both do not want that.” “I just wish we could spend some time together outside this house for once.” “I have an idea. How about we go on a date this coming weekend but it has to be somewhere in town.” “People could still see us.” “Of course, but we'd have a valid excuse. We would say we were just meeting up in preparation for your husband's birthday.” “You're so proactive.”

I demanded at the top of my voice and marched to the kitchen. "You haven't answered my question!" He asked as I heard him follow me into the kitchen. I turned around and crossed my arms, a scowl on my face. "What I do with Jared isn't your business!" "Well, not under my roof!" He stepped closer and I stepped backward. "Yes! I know but stop telling me what to do!" I said, pointing at him. "Jared is your neighbor and friend so why shouldn't I be with him or something?! He's a nice person from how our lunch date went! If I choose to kiss him in this house, I can! It's not like kissing is sex!"

She was supposed to genuinely like him and try to be herself. "Ewww..no! My friend, Grace is the one who is dating him and we just happen to meet each coincidentally that day." I shrugged casually and she had a sly smile on her lips. "And you guys coincidentally happened to be neighbors too?" she asked, trying so hard to hide her smile. "Well, yeah of course. Stop looking at me like I planned all of this." I huffed in annoyance causing her to laugh out loud.

Two weeks might not seem like a long time to some, but for me, who hasn't dated anyone in years, it feels like a significant amount of time. I believe Dane and I are a good match. Ever since our disastrous first date, he's been incredibly sweet and kind to me. He's been eager to meet up, but I've been too busy studying for a midterm exam scheduled for tomorrow. Balancing schoolwork with a relationship isn't always easy, especially when my roommates seem to have lighter course loads. On Monday evening, Abby and I left the library to grab dinner together, but she had to return for soccer practice. "I'm not sure," I replied to Abby's question about when I should introduce Dane to my friends. "H

"I hate to tell you this, but they live in an apartment on the neighboring street, directly behind us. From your balcony seat, you have a clear view into their kitchen." I was astonished to hear that and gazed at Jerney with wide-open eyes. "Are you serious? I'm really not a fan of that idea, because it means we'll inevitably meet one day." I was a bit let down by this unexpected turn of events. I had planned to stay here for at least a year because I really liked the neighborhood, and I'd become friends with all my neighbors. Plus, Zane lived nearby, allowing me to see him whenever I'd like, even if it was just from afar. It made me sad to think about leaving here again.