The One She Loves • George Springer

Confessions

"Never let the sadness of your past and the fear of your future ruin the happiness of your present."

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We pull up next to my apartment complex at about two in the afternoon.

I raise my brow, "Why is Carlos' car still here?"

George shrugs and gets out of the truck. I do the same and jog up three flights of stairs. I pull out my key and quietly unlock the door. George and I peek through the door to find...

Lily on the couch with Carlos. They're cuddled up together with a big fluffy polyester blanket. A huge bowl of popcorn lays on their laps while their gaze is transfixed on the tv.

Awwwweeee! They're so cute!

I try to look at what they're watching so I lean a little farther.

So close!

My grip on the doorknob starts to loosen and I start to fall through the doorway. I land on my side and Lily and Carlos whip their heads at me. Lily shreeks in shock.

Lily stands up and screams, "You freaking scared me! What the hell?!"

Carlos puts his arms around Lily and hugs her, trying to calm her down, "Hey, it's ok."

I stand up quickly and rush over to her, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to fall... obviously."

Lily rubs her face, "Dammit Sam. God, I thought it was a freaking robber or something."

Carlos snickers, "Yeah, your face was priceless."

Lily pushes Carlos back on the couch and tries to pin him down.

I grin and slowly back away next to George and watch everything unfold before us.

Carlos grabs the blanket and wraps it around Lily. Lily struggles but gets her arms out. She covers Carlos with the blanket also. Carlos' arm snakes around her waist and tickles her side. Lily squirms, screams and laughs. She starts to fall on the couch and tries to grab Carlos. Instead of him pulling her up, he falls right on top of her and they pause for a second. They start to lean in but the doorbell rings.

All four of us look at the door and George and I rush over to find a guy at the door holding two boxes of pizza. George shoves a twenty dollar bill in his hands while I grab the boxes.

We both slam the door shut and turn to look at Carlos and Lily. We creep back over to the kitchen. Carlos and Lily are still on the floor but they've gotten off of each other.

I slap my forehead and roll my eyes, "Ugh. Stupid pizza delivery guy!"

Carlos shrugs and laughs, "Hey I can do it now."

Carlos picks up Lily and twirls her around then stops to plant a kiss on her lips. After a few seconds, they stop.

Lily smiles and hugs him, "You're the best boyfriend ever."

"You're the best girlfriend ever."

She pulls him onto the couch and kisses him again.

I roll my eyes, "Get a room!"

Carlos stops to look at me and smirks, "Did I just get your blessing?"

I widen my eyes, "Carlos, I swear I will kill you!"

He picks Lily up and carries her bridal style around the couch and into the hallway. I start to run after him but he opens Lily's door and locks it behind him.