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need him.
     
    The movie’s about three friends who find themselves suspects in a murder mystery at their ten-year high school reunion. Ironically, the events surrounding the disappearance of their friend Sonny, is reminiscent of a high school play they once performed, coincidentally written by Sonny himself. It’s light and funny and just right for a first date. Not too romantic and not too action flick. By the time it’s over we’re laughing and discussing which parts were best.
     
    Colin is fantastic company. We walk back to his apartment which is close to the theater. It’s neat and tidy which surprises me. His furniture is well worn and he swears it’s the next thing on his list of things to purchase. He has matching plates, glasses, and silverware which outside of the fact that he’s actually decorated his apartment a bit makes it even less of the bachelor pad I was expecting. We spend the next four hours sitting on his couch talking about any and everything. He loves animals, hates politics, is thirty one, co-owns the gym he trains at, loves to read, listens to good music and wants kids someday. He surprises me with his openness.
     
     
    We share our dreams with each other. Our conversation happens naturally. His dreams are so similar to mine that I think he’s fibbing just to keep us talking. But when I poke and prod him for details that come from really thinking about certain things you want out of life he has answers for them all. We talk about how lucky he is to work for himself and how that’s what I strive to do someday. How much I love flowers and want to run a florist shop. He thinks it’s a great idea. What it would be like to have kids. What kind of parents we hope to be. I tell him about wanting to own a small house on the beach someday because I love the sound of the water. He tells me that he’s been saving for that for the last few years.
     
    My gut occasionally clenches telling me not to trust these feelings I’m inundated with. That Ryan too was easy going in the beginning, but the further we venture in our conversation the more my distrust slips away. We’re snuggled on the couch together, the conversation quieting as we both grow tired. I’m wedged between his legs, his front to my back.
    “So do you have any brothers? Sisters?” He asks softly. The question shouldn't surprise me but I wasn't prepared for it and I gasp.
    “What?” He worries.
    “Nothing. No. I don't have any family.” I murmur quickly.
    “Were you immaculately concepted?” He jokes.
    “How funny.” I say flatly. “and I was hoping for a battle of wits but you appear to be unarmed.” His laugh fills the silence and brings a smile to my face.
    “How about you?” I ask.
    “Only child.” He shrugs and yawns. “My parents live in Arizona.”
    “I should go. You’re tired.” His arms draw around my middle squeezing gently as his head rests on my shoulder. “Stay.” He breaths in my ear. A shiver starts at my neck and runs down through my legs. “We’ll just sleep.” He murmurs as if sensing my hesitation.
    “Alright.” I nod my head once. His lips softly brush under my ear before I relax back into his chest. I let the tiny niggling of doubt fall away and close my eyes. Everything in this moment feels right and I decide to enjoy it. Jenny, this is ok, right? God I wish you were here. What am I doing?

 
     
    DAY 5
     
    I’m cocooned in warmth and safety. Strong arms hold me tight. I’m nestled between long lean legs and resting against a broad chest that rises and falls steadily. Colin. I bolt upright wide eyed looking over my shoulder where his eyes have now snapped open narrowing in on mine.
    “Everything alright?” His voice is hoarse with sleep still.
    “I... I just didn't know where I was for a second.” I scoot a little further down the couch. He jackknifes up snagging my waist and pulling me back to him. The sudden movement makes me flinch. His arms immediately let go and he positions