What I Never Knew I Needed

Ch. 12 - Wait By The River

Wait By The River - Lord Huron

"I will wait by the river. In the light of the moon. At the edge of the city. I will wait for you."

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Y/N's POV

I went home feeling conflicting emotions. I was happy and light because I made Lizzie smile this morning with my impromptu breakfast. She seemed to really enjoy the gesture even though I was freaking out, thinking she would think it was weird that I remembered where she was staying and then showed up there.

I was also a bit sad. I had only known this girl for a night but it felt like so much longer. Years longer even. I had never really felt like that before but I was trying to push whatever emotions I was having away. One, I was still married. And two, she was a super successful actress who definitely would never be interested in me like that. Best case scenario, we would probably text for the next few days and it would fizzle out and we would never see each other again. Unfortunately, that was what was most likely going to happen.

I finally pulled up to the apartment building, not remembering my drive at all. I was so deep in thought about what the hell happened last night, this morning, and what it all means, if it means anything at all. I was still so dazed that I didn't notice the filled parking space that had been empty for the last week.

I walked into the building and pressed the button for the elevator to go up to the third floor. When the door dinged open, I entered and waited again. My mind filled with thoughts of Lizzie; the raw and honest conversation we had the night before, her bright green eyes in the city lights, and how she listened to me so intently even though she barely knew me. I felt like the most important person in the world to her that night. That's something I haven't felt in a while to be honest. I smiled at the realization and felt that smile grow bigger and bigger with every second.

I felt my phone buzz in my pocket and smiled even harder when I saw her name on my screen.

Damn. I'll never get tired of seeing her name on my screen.

I opened the text as I was fishing for my keys out of my pocket. I rarely carried a purse so everything was always just shoved into my pockets. I could go on a whole rant about how they don't make the pockets in women's pants big enough to hold anything at all but that's a heated discussion for another time. One of my biggest pet peeves to be honest. I shook my annoyance about pockets from my head and read the text

Lizzie: Hey, just got through security and are waiting to board the flight. Aubrey and I want you to know that you were right, and these are the best breakfast bagels we've ever had. Thank you for not letting us leave before we tasted them. I hope you have a great day, Y/N, and I will text you when we land :).

I smiled so damn hard at my phone. That was kind of a long message. People don't put that kind of time into a text message if they don't like you, right? At least, as a friend. Before I could answer my own question and type out a response for Lizzie, I unlocked the door after fumbling with the keys for a bit and was met with a deep voice that I haven't heard in a little over a week.

"Hey, Y/N. You're home."

"Kevin?"

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Lizzie's POV:

Aubrey and I made it through security and stopped at a Starbucks stand to get some coffee before our flight.

"Aubrey, do you mind ordering for me? I'm just going to make a quick call."

She nods in response and steps up the counter to order.

I walk to our gate and sit down in a seat, saving one for Aubrey next to me. I take my phone out and text, Y/N.