Why Don't You Stay Novels & Stories

"Better than numb." "What happens now?" "Now we see what happens next." "Very philosophical." "Very practical. Do you want to stay or do you want to go home?" "I want to stay. But I should probably go home." "Those aren't contradictory. You can want something and choose something else." "Then I choose to go home. But I want to stay." "When you're ready to choose wanting to stay, let me know." "What if I'm never ready?" "Then you'll have had excellent Italian dinner and memorable kiss in beautiful apartment."