You'll Come Out of Nowhere and Into My Life

I'm probably writing this high on a good mix of chemicals in my brain that are triggered when you lock eyes with someone for the first time and know that you don't want to let them out of your sight. I do not want to let Nick out of my sight (said in the most non-stalkerish way possible.)

I had a long travel time ahead of me for my trip this past weekend and as my bus was getting its start, Nick sent me a text.

"I have something I want to tell you, it's 3 long pages of texts. Don't say anything until I say I'm done."

I wrinkle my nose wondering if it would be anything bad. I am sometimes the worst case scenario thinker.

In his novel of texts, he told me how much he liked me and his wording showed vulnerability and that he was nervous I didn't feel the same way (without saying exactly that.) I confirmed that I also liked him a lot. His next text read "I am so relieved to hear that."

I was busy all weekend, but we made sure to send a few texts here and there and I'd call him when enroute in the cab so I could hear his voice, even if it was only for 5 minutes. One night I ended up in my pj's wrapped up in a blanket in the hotel hallway (as to not bother my roommates) on the phone until 2am and falling asleep talking to him.

I'm fully aware this is that can't-get-enough stage at the beginning of a relationship. I know I have to be careful, although when you are caught up in it, that can be difficult to do.

Heading home on Valentine's Day, I couldn't wait to get here for our date. Like a psychic he sent a text, "I can't wait to see you."

I arrive home and open my front door. As I place my luggage down I realize that I could not tell the difference between being outdoors and being indoors. My heart sinks and I quickly look at the thermostat.

No. Please not when I have a date in an hour! 55 degrees. Just then my phone rings; it's him. "So are you ready; I'm on my way!" I can hear the excitement in his voice.

"Looks like we're not going anywhere. My furnace is broke again. I have to call Jeff." I respond so incredibly disappointed.

Unfazed he says, "Don't worry. We'll figure something out."