Cece considered calling him back. It would not be the worst thing to do.
But it would be a worse choice to make.
The better choice was to wait until she was ready herself.
She let him go. The fear that spread the tendrils in her mind faded eventually. Oliver loved her. He would understand her. He would give her time.
She returned to wake Gavin up. It was late. He needed to go back to Ruby. she was about to push him up from his nap, Gavin stirred.
"What time is it?" he asked in a groggy voice.
"Eleven forty five. Wake up and go home now."
Gavin shook his head and muttered, "Let me stay here tonight."
"You know I have a boyfriend, right?" Cece said in a teasing tone. All this time Gavin had been reminding her about Oliver and maintained a distance from her. This was definitely another first, when he requested something so strange.
