The next day I take Celeste back to where we were previously, "So I remember last time you wanted to write about this stuff, so I set up a hut and there's some paper and pens to map the stars and there is a blank journal. There's also a small telescope, it's not." much, but it's a start." Before I knew it Celeste was hugging me and then sprinted to the shed. I don't think she noticed me blushing. I look back to see the Celeste was already staring into the stars. I walk over to her, "I guess it's safe to say you like it." She looked at me with bright eyes, "I love it, thank you so much!" I guess since she's now immortal she's able to chart the stars better than anyone, she doesn't even have to look at the paper. It's kind of nice to see her happy like this as opposed to how she was before. A grab a chair and sit next to her. I'm starting to enjoy her company, I hate making people happy, but for her, it's worth it. What's wrong with me? After a few minutes she turns to show me a full map of the sky. "Isn't this cool?" She said with such excitement. "Well I guess it's nice to have some permanent record of the past." Celeste chuckles, "Yeah it is nice". I stop to think, do I want to tell her that she makes me happy? Is that right? Am I happy? "Is something on your mind? You seem deep in thought" Celeste looks at me with genuine concern, she's so nice and somehow not sickening, "Oh it's nothing, just thinking about work" I don't think I should tell her yet. Celeste puts her hand on my shoulder and my heart skips a beat, "Well I'm glad you're..." "I like you, Celeste. You make me happy which I never thought could happen." I look up at Celeste to see her face completely red. "I..." Celeste stutters "I need to go" Celeste left before I could respond, now I know how that feels. Did I scare her off? Did I mess up my one chance to be happy again? Tears start to form in my eyes, "I don't want this to be the end." I say as I start to cry. The following day I couldn't even look at Celeste. I'm scared I'd break down. I thought by now I could deal with being hurt, but this is different. I don't like this pain. After I went through all my clients, I immediately left. The next day I'd catch Celeste looking at me, I did my best to not make eye contact. At the end of the day, I saw Celeste want into the lounge, I assume because she wants to talk to me. I still don't think I can talk to her; I don't want to cry in front of her, I don't want her to feel the way I do. The next day I look over at her and I accidentally lock eyes, I start tearing up again. I turn away, her eyes, they were filled with concern. I see her walk over to the lounge and I pause for a moment. Maybe if I apologize for being so dumb, it could make things better. I take a deep breath and walk over. I see Celeste standing there with her head slightly hanging down. "Celeste I'm so sorry, I was being dumb and I..." before I could finish my sentence Celeste had her arms wrapped around me. "Stop," her voice is shaky, "I'm the one who should apologize, when you said you liked me, I panic because I didn't know how to respond, but I do now." Tears form in my eyes as I prepare for the worst. "I like you too." I cry as I rest my head on her shoulders. Celeste's embrace tightens. My entire body heats up, I never thought I could feel this way. I gently wrap my arms around Celeste, mostly because my knees are feeling weak. Celeste looks up at me, "I've been trying to tell you and I cannot express how sorry I am." Celeste's eyes are wide and watery. I hold her head against mine, "Don't ever scare me like that again" I hold her tighter; I don't want to let go. "I thought I messed everything up" Celeste giggles, "I would never do that to you.". We stand in silence embracing each other for another few minutes.
