Breathe Again

Chapter 24

Once they were inside, Rob started pointing out all of the rooms.

"This is the living area here to the right, the kitchen here on the left. The balcony right off the living room, and then my room is the door on the left, the second bathroom is at the end of the hall, and the second bedroom is right next to it on the right. I have it set up as an office right now, but I was planning on moving that to the dining nook right off of the kitchen when someone moved in. Go have a look, and let me know if you have any questions." Rob said by way of explaining, then headed to the kitchen to put away the groceries he had previously dropped outside.

Madi had a ton of questions, but the room wasn't one of them. She walked in and saw a small desk and bookshelf filled with books and notes. It had a beautiful double window that overlooked the park nearby.

She stood there and thought about how this would work. On the one hand she was so happy to have found Rob again, but living together? How would that work? They definitely both having feelings for one another, so would it be wise to move in together and get to know each other that way? What would happen if they tried and it didn't work as roommates, would it ruin a potential relationship? If it became a relationship and didn't work out, would they be able to live together or would she have to move out? This could all get really complicated really fast if they weren't careful.

Madi made her way back out to the main area, and saw Rob sitting out on the balcony with the door opened and 2 wine glasses sitting on a small table. "So, what do you think?" he asked with a smile.

"It's a great place, the room is perfect, but I have some questions that aren't exactly rent related." Madi said as she sat across from him.

Rob put his glass down, and gave her his undivided attention.

"I may be over reaching here, but it seems like we both have non-roommate feelings for one another. I mean we have been trying to find each other for the last two months. Correct me if I'm wrong, but do you think moving in together would work out with this situation?" Madi asked honestly.

"You're not over reaching, Madi. I was going crazy trying to find you, trying to convince myself you didn't just ghost me and that I would find you again one day. I haven't felt what I feel for you, well, ever. It's scary how well we fit. We know so much about the other that takes most people months or even years to find out. I like you Madi I really do, and I want to give us a shot if you do. I also need a roommate and you need a place to live. We could get to know each other better together, and there is always a chance that it could not work out, but life isn't worth living if you don't take a risk. It's what lead us to one another to begin with." Rob said as he picked up her hand from the table and held it in his.

"Do you really think we can work as roommates, when we have obvious and acknowledged feelings for one another too?" Madi asked.

"I do. We can set some ground rules to start with, so we don't get too ahead of ourselves. Start as friends and get to know each other better, live as roommates and let things grow from there. What do you say?" he looked at her.

"What kind of rules?" she said smiling back at Rob.

"Is that a yes?" he asked excitedly.

"I think so." Madi said squeezing his hand. "So, these rules. What are you thinking?".

"Well, how about sleeping in our own rooms to start with, and clothes must be worn in the common space." he listed.

"You make it a habit of walking around naked?" Madi teased him.

"No, I usually have at least boxers on." Rob laughed.

"Good to know. How about we keep touching to a minimum just to start out, hugs and such are good, but we should probably hold off on cuddling or kissing until we figure this out." Madi suggested.