Worthy (Part 2)

Grief and Centimeters

I wiped a tear from her cheek as it all crashed in on me.

Her grief was different than mine.

Her husband killed himself.

I was still mourning over Annie.

She was right. I was sad.

But... i could never. Not with Ella here. Annie would never forgive me. I couldnt do that to either of them.

She tried to back away from me but i picked her up instead. I backed up to the bed, setting her on my lap straddling me.

I wrapped her up in my arms, she pushed her face into my chest and just cried.

Me: I'm sorry...

I leaned my cheek against her head and held her tighter when I felt her sob.

She talked with her face still smooshed against me. I smiled a little because it was cute, but that quickly faded.

Charley: I'm sssssorry. I jjjjust dont know how to to to do this.

I chuckled a little.

Me: you think I know what the hell im doing?

She shrugged

Me: My dick doesn't work anymore.

WHY EMORY. WHY.

She looked up at me confused and I blushed.

I shrugged.

She giggled

Charley: Really?

I glared a little for her giggles, but really i was relieved.

I nodded.

Me: Yep.

Charley: seemed to be working fine outside a minute ago.

I squinted my eyes at her.

She didn't have to call me out like that.

She laughed

I wiped the last few tears off of her sweet freckled cheeks.

She chewed on her lip, i used my thumb to pull it free.

Charley: I like you Emory... I'm just scared.

Me: I like you too.

Charley: Youre not scared?

I smiled

Me: of course i am. You pack a mean ass punch.

She giggled.

Her finger mindlessly ran up and down my light happy trail and every muscle in my body quivered.

I fucking quivered.

I dont think I've ever used that word in my life.

She looked up at me.

Charley: Maybe we can work together? Be there for each other?

I smiled and moved the hair off of her shoulder

It was just an excuse to touch her, i wont lie about it.

Something was happening. I was feeling things i hadnt felt in a long time. She was right...it was scary.

Me: I'd honestly really like that.

She slowly wrapped her arms around my neck and scooted her body closer to mine. God she was warm.