Mistakes We Never Made (Mistakes We Never Made, #1)

by Hannah Brown

Finn takes my hand and pulls me closer to him. “I wanted to talk to you. I know you might have a few regrets about how—” Before he can continue, I put my fingers to his lips. Because the truth is, I don’t regret what happened with Finn two nights ago in the hammock (and on the hood of his car the next morning). I don’t regret what happened on my rooftop years back. Or really, any single moment between us—I’ve only ever wanted more of them. My only regrets are the things I didn’t say, mistakes I didn’t let myself make. I know now that all my bitterness and frustration with Finn over the years was compounded by other wounds—ones I’m only now realizing need healing. It wasn’t about prom, or a kiss in the pool, or a rooftop hookup, or an ex-girlfriend rearing her gorgeous head. It was about Finn and me—wanting to trust each other, but not fully trusting ourselves enough to go there. I can finally admit to myself that I love him. I’ve loved him for a long time, and even if he doesn’t love me back, I owe it to Finn to give him all the facts so he can make his own decision. I take a deep breath and look up at him, feeling the old nervous energy overtake me. I look up into Finn’s whiskey-brown eyes and pull my fingers from his lips, slipping my hands into his. “So, there’s something I need to tell you too.”

Very glad Emma is having internal growth and revelations about her feelings. Praying she holds Finn accountable for his actions though. Love can blind people and I just really hope she doesn't let him off the hook too easy. That he at least own up to how he hurt her and properly repent.