Chapter 21

Lena

When I opened my eyes, Max wasn't in the living room, and neither was Jake. I guessed, maybe he took him for a walk. It was dark outside though and the rain was still pouring down.

My shoes were off and I had the same blanket over me. He did take care of me better than my parents ever did.

I lazily stayed laying on the couch, I didn’t want to move, it was too cozy to resist. After a few minutes, the door opened and a wet Jake ran towards me with his tail wagging excitedly. I kissed his brown muzzle and petted his coat.

Max came walked towards us with an almost wet paper bag on hand and a soaked hoodie.

"I brought dinner. I’m not the cooking dinner type of guy" he announced with a serious face.

All I wanted to say was that he was the best type of guy, but I didn't have the courage.

"Thank you, for everything" I softly said, but he didn't pay me any attention. I deserved that.

We spread the food on the table and we ate together in awkward silence, at least for me, be