Avery

One month later

The past month has been nothing short of perfect. I’ve been in relationships

before but this just feels different. Theo is romantic and attentive and patient and far more mature than anyone I’ve dated while still being exciting and so much fun to be around. I find myself wanting to spend all my nights with him after spending most of my days thinking about him and us. While I’ve always known he was kind and generous, it’s so different being in a relationship with him. He calls when he says he will, plans dates, and it’s the healthiest relationship I’ve ever been in.

Even if I do have to hide it from everyone in my life.

I find myself falling deeper every time I see him and it’s a bittersweet feeling. I’m happy being with him and with every realization that this could be the real thing, I find my heart fluttering in my chest, and then moments later comes the anxiety of having to tell Lucas the truth. But what is the alternative? Never telling anyone about me and Theo?

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