When Katie Met Cassidy

by Camille Perri

“This is ‘Our Song,’” Katie said over the blaring music. “By Taylor Swift. We can make it ours if you want to.”

“Did you ever have girlfriends growing up? I mean, friends who were girls, who you were totally obsessed with? And it seemed like no matter how much time you spent together it was never enough?” Katie grabbed Cassidy’s chambray button-down from the floor and put it on. “You know that high-strung, excitable bond that a girl could only really have with her best girlfriend?” “Yeah,” Cassidy said. “I’ve had that.” “What happens when all of that gets rolled up into the same person you’re sleeping with?” “So you’re obsessed with me,” Cassidy said. “I think so.” Katie let herself laugh. “Like schoolgirl, batshit-crazy obsessed.” “See?” Cassidy reached out to rest her hand on Katie’s heart. “You do feel what I feel for you.”