“Hey.” “Houses like these are hard to come by.” “It’s perfect.” I turn in his arms so I’m meeting his gaze. “You should buy it.” He shakes his head. “I don’t want to live in it alone.” “I looked at more apartments,” I say. “I could get something nice. I’m not sure how close it would be to this neighborhood, but it wouldn’t be too far.” “But you don’t need to.” “I know. But I can’t just be this . . . freeloader in your house. Not contributing anything.” “You’re going to get a job, but money isn’t the only way to contribute.”
