103

NIRVANA

“What’s going on, honey?”

“What do you mean, Grandpa?” The last time I danced with him was when I turned eighteen. I always dreamed of dancing with him at my wedding, but maybe that chance was over.

My grandfather raised me, and I was an awkward kid growing up. I didn’t have many friends, or I preferred not to. I always knew I was different, and I chose scribbling in my notebook over going out with girls. I was always a loner until I went to college and met Kailin.

Maybe that was why I was still a virgin until I met Knight. I had two boyfriends, and they both were after getting into my pants. Perhaps that was why Axell broke up with me.

Before our trip, I was ready to sleep with him once we got to California, but there was always a reason for everything. We were not meant to be.

“Vana, why did you want to see your distant cousin? Knight asked me the address.”

“After great grandpa Ambrose brought me back to life, I acquired a gift.”

“Yeah. I know that.”

“And I might f