“I know.” I like taking care of her, though, and I like making sure she has enough food in the fridge. “You can call or text anytime. Or you can call my parents if you need help with something.” She nods, resting her gaze on me, and something in my chest tugs. Things are finally on the right track for us, and leaving now feels all wrong. But I know taking things slow and giving her time to process is a good thing.
