I'm not gonna apologize, I'll just let you read :)


54.

"Hey Garrett," Edward greets the now out of breath guy that yelled. He has his hands on his knees and huffs and puffs for a couple of seconds before pulling Edward into a very not-manly hug. I'm almost more surprised by Edward hugging him back.

I just stand to the side awkwardly, not knowing if I'll be introduced or not. Is Garrett Edward's brother? Or a friend? Or something else? I have no idea what to think but the hug does make me feel kind of weird.

Maybe it's the time difference. I remember that during my college years, if boys or men touched they were called gay immediately unless they're family.

God, this is so confusing.

"Bella, this is Garrett. Garrett, this is Isabella. Remember when I told you about her?" Edward pulls me out of my thoughts. I turn to Garrett, kind of nervous about his reaction to me.

I realize I shouldn't have to be, since Garrett wraps me in a hug like Edward's, making me feel like I have found a big brother in Garrett. I relax and hug him back, relieved.