Coddiwomple

by S.E. Harmon

“Cam is family. Always has been. You two might’ve removed some rings from your fingers, but precious metals don’t break a family.” He gave me a meaningful look. “They don’t make them, either.”

“Because love is supposed to be scary. You’re supposed to be scared of finding it. Keeping it. Losing it.” His fingers tightened on my laptop at the last one. I didn’t blame him. That one was the worst. “If you’re not scared, you’re not invested enough. Not with your future or your happiness. And definitely not your heart.”