Chapter 23: Chapter 23
I stand there, stunned. With not the slightest clue as to why he would say that opposed to the number of other things he could have said.
"Well, that depends, is this scenario of you saying you love me purely theoretical? Or was that your way of confessing?"
AJ merely shrugs. Not giving off any implication of one or the other. His gaze on mine is insistent, beckoning. This is a very dangerous game he just started. One look can mean blowing off the possibility of someone seeing us together. Together, of course, in the way we decided not to be. And if someone were to see, that could make things infinitely worse for both AJ and me.
"I suppose I will view it theoretically for now."
AJ nods in acknowledgement. I begin forming words carefully, not wanting to accidentally overstep a boundary like I did with Raven last night. She truly believes I did not know she was crying
. "if you were to say you love me I would most likely react in an extremely…predictable way, I am afraid. It is no secret, my feelings for you. If I were to receive even a small bit of confirmation that you, as well, have feelings for me. I would spring to assuming you would want me to do something. As in kiss you, or, say it back. Even though, as we established last night, I do not have an entire understanding of love."
AJ nods slowly, his expression is hinting on the edges of something I cannot quite comprehend. Pity? Longing? I am not sure. He rises from his seat and takes a few steps towards me. He seems unsure or, maybe, guilty? He is an enigma wrapped in a puzzle with a pretty little bow of riddles placed on top. But then again, he always has been. And I cannot seem to solve any part of him. He stands in front of me, his gaze lingering over me. My breath is once again, so cruelly taken by him. He puts a hand on my neck and leans in…to kiss my cheek. He moves past me and places his dishes in the sink.
"I'm gonna go help Millie finish getting ready for school."
He walks towards the back of the house where Millie is singing the narwhal song that Jason, no doubt, exposed her to.
"Wait, AJ?" he looks back at me, "Yeah?"
"Was it theoretical or a confession?"
he just smiles at me, "Don't you worry your pretty little head about that." He walks down the hall to assist Millie. I turn away and do the breakfast dishes. At that moment I wanted nothing more than for him to kiss me. Not just on the cheek. It was hard for me to control myself when he started walking away. I finish the dishes and begin wiping down the counters.
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