The Room Beyond the Door
"I don't want to see anyone else here."
Finally, Matthew met my gaze, irritation flashing across his face.
"Fine, if it bothers you, I'll keep it in mind from now on," he said with a shrug.
He sounded like he was trying to calm down a fussy child.
"It's not about whether you keep it in mind, Matthew. It's about boundaries. About respect," I told him.
"I get it," he said, glancing at his watch. "We should head out. My parents hate waiting."
I watched him walk away, feeling a piece of my heart break off quietly.