responsible field. That I couldn't make a career out of it and needed to be an
adult.”
She stared out the window.
“But this night was perfect. William, Will. I feel like you are the only person
that listens to me. That actually sees me. That lets me be who I am, not what they
want me to be.” She turned to him. “I love you, Will.”
William’s chest tightened. He gripped the steering wheel, heartbeat quickening, and
turned to her.
“I love you too, Casey.”
He meant it. He’d known since their first kiss but hadn’t wanted to say it first.
“I never gave you a choice,” she told him.
She kissed him on the cheek.
“My parents are going out of town next weekend. Abby wanted me to have another
slumber party with all the girls.” She gazed into his eyes. “I don’t want that. I
want to spend the night with you.”
He couldn’t find the words.
“So next weekend, let’s rent some movies, make some homemade pancakes, and spend
the night together,” Casey said, hugging the bear.
“That sounds perfect,” William said.