PROLOGUE
I saw her lean in. I noticed the look in her eyes telling me how much she loved me. This was what I wanted, wasn't it? I had been ecstatic when Sally had told me that she was coming home for August back in June. I should have been even happier to hear that she still loved me; that she hadn't moved on. So I took a deep breath and closed my eyes.
Don't think, just kiss.
And so I did. I kissed Sally, my old girlfriend.
"I love you Derek. I always have I don't think I'm ever going to stop," breathed the beautiful blonde across from me.
My current girlfriend?
Why did this bother me so much? Sure I was confused. I knew she was leaving again for Vancouver in September and I would be headed to Queens. We agreed not to try long-distance for a good reason and yet here she was practically dangling long term commitment in my face. Was that what I really wanted?
Of course it is you moron! Just go for it and tell her you love her too. You know you do!
Silence followed as we locked gazes. She waited patiently for me to say something. I opened my mouth but nothing came out.
Say something! Talk to her, sing her you wrote with Casey, whatever! Anything at all! Why are you even thinking about it? This is Sally! She's smart, funny and by far the most beautiful girl in the room tonight.
I was just about to let my thoughts out when they changed.
Casey walked in.