246: When I See Her

Camilla Justin’s grin widened slightly, the tension between us easing once more. “Yeah, definitely unexpected. But hey, at least it gave us something else to think about.” I laughed, feeling the last of the tension melt away. “True. Maybe we needed that awkward moment to lighten things up a bit.” “Maybe,” Justin agreed, his smile more relaxed now. “I’ll, uh, leave you to finish up. I’ll be downstairs if you need me.” “Thanks,” I said, appreciating how he was handling the situation. “I’ll be down in a minute.” Justin headed back downstairs, and I took a moment to breathe and collect myself. Despite the awkwardness, I was grateful for the distraction. It reminded me that no matter how heavy things got, we could always find a way to laugh together. After I finished drying off and getting dressed, I headed downstairs to find Justin sitting on the couch, flipping through channels on the TV. He looked up as I entered the room, giving me a small smile that made my heart ache. I hated se