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It was surprising and welcome when Willa signed sorry in class. And the next time I saw her, I took a chance. She understood my hodgepodge sign for telling her the food she was making smelled fucking incredible, and it made something in my chest twist with warmth. I liked being able to meet her eyes when I communicated with her, instead of having my head buried in my phone, waiting for her to turn away from me and read my words. It felt closer, more intimate. Intimate? What the hell, Ryder?
The irony is not lost on me, that he’s the first man who’s ever truly made me feel heard in my life and he can’t hear a word I’m saying.
I didn’t need you. I don’t need anyone. “But, Sunshine,” I mutter to the empty room, “what if I need you?”
He swallows and blinks, snapping himself out of it. “Sorry. Caveman moment.” A smile tugs at my mouth. “Caveman moment?” “You’re beautiful. I have four brothers about to see you. I’m feeling a little possessive.”
I stare at him, caught in one of those moments where I find it particularly surreal that I can both see his face and hear his voice. I liked him so much when I had neither of them. How can I resist him now?
“I’m scared too, Sunshine. This is vulnerable shit.” His mouth is a breath away from mine. “I just know I’d rather be afraid with you than fearless with anyone else.”
“Willa Rose Sutter, I will do everything humanly possible with every breath I have never to hurt you.”
