Ari stormed off into the bedroom, and I couldn’t help but let out a laugh. I loved it when she was spit and fire. I think it turned me on even more.
I pulled open the front door to see Josh standing there. He looked…well, honestly, he looked like shit.
“Dude, what the fuck happened to you?” I asked.
Josh just gave me a smile and pushed his way into the house. He walked over and sat down on the sofa, Putting his head down in his hands, he said,
“Jeff, I don’t know what to do anymore. I’m at a total loss with Heather. I want to say that I would sit here and wait forever for her, but I’m not sure she’s ever going to change her mind about me. I’m not sure if I even want her to. ”
“What the hell does that mean? If you want her to? I thought you really liked her. ”
Josh sat back and let out a sigh.
“I do. I mean, I’ve never felt this way for anyone in my life. A part of me just wants to take her and lock her in a room with me until she talks to me. The other part wants to push her as far away from me as I can. She deserves someone better than a damn man whore. ”
Shit. I was having a déjà vu big time.
“Listen, Josh, if I can offer one piece of advice, it would be to fight for her. Don’t let your past stand in the way of what could be a really great thing. I’ve seen Heather look at you. I’m pretty damn sure that girl has feelings for you. Maybe it has nothing to do with you and everything to do with her. From what Ellie and Ari have told me, Heather pretty much put up a wall when her mom and dad died. Maybe she’s just afraid to let anyone in for fear of losing them. You need to talk to her and let her know your feelings, so she can let you know hers. ”
Josh turned and looked at me. He was giving me a strange-ass look.
“What the hell has happened to you and Gunner? He said the same damn thing to me yesterday. Fuck, I just need to get screwed. ”
“Well, there’s the Josh we all know and don’t love,”Ari said from behind us.
I turned to see her standing there, wearing a pair of capri jean’s and a black t-shirt that said “Dear Math, I’m not a therapist. Solve your own problems. ”
“Yeah, hello to you, too, Ari. Are you going to see Heather today by any chance?” Josh asked.
I noticed when Ari tensed up. I knew she was worried about this appointment and it was killing me she wouldn’t let me go with her.
“Yep, she’s going with me to a doctor’s appointment. Do you want me to remind her of how much of an ass-wipe you are or something?” Ari said with a wicked smile on her face.
Josh jumped and turned to face Ari. “Are you telling her that?”
I thought Josh was about to cry. Pussy.
Ari let out a laugh and shook her head. “Calm down before you break down and start crying, you big pussy. No, I’m not telling her that shit. I’m not really sure what that girl sees in you, Josh, but I do think she is smitten with you. ”
Josh let a small smile play across his face. Then he shook his head. “I asked her to be my date to Garrett and Emma’s anniversary party, and she said no. I don’t know what else to do. Every time I ask her out, she just flat turns me down. I don’t get it. ”
Ari walked over and gave Josh a hug. It somewhat surprised me, but I think it shocked the hell out of Josh.
“Let me talk to her, Josh. I really think the issue is more than just your man-whoring ways sweets. ” Ari let out a laugh before she, turned to walk into the kitchen.
I started to laugh as I slapped Josh on the back. “Don’t worry, dude. If it’s meant to be, it’ll happen. ”
“Yeah, I guess so. Anyway, Gunner needs help feeding the cows and repairing the fence in the south pasture. You in?”
“Sounds good. Just give me a few minutes, and I’ll meet y’all at Garrett’s place. ”
I watched as Josh drove off in his pussy truck. Damn, why did that boy get a Dodge gas truck? I turn
ed to walk back in as Ari was heading out.
“Wait. You don’t want to finish what we started, baby?” I said.
I grabbed her and pulled her into a kiss. She pulled back and laughed.