Introducing lover number two

About a girl, by Caitlin Webb @WriterCaits

Greg remembers the first time he met me and I don’t. Apparently I made a stupid joke about his leather jacket and asked him if he rode a motorbike or if it was just for show. Who knew I could be so charming? All I remember is that we have a lot in common. We both think politics is not dull even though the television, journalists and even some politicians would like you to think so. We also shared an interest in documentaries and lifestyle shows. To put it simply – we were just two nerds.

I would often find excuses to work on projects together or meet up. He just seemed really interesting and different from other guys. He was refreshing. He would often notice things when I didn’t think he was paying attention and ask questions like he was reading my mind.

I wouldn’t say I was necessarily “falling for him” or anything like that, I just enjoyed spending time with him. He made me feel cultured and worth listening to. Yet there’s just something about him. If we did get together would it mean that’s it? He just seems comfortable, nothing like Peyton who keeps me on my toes wanting more. I guess I will just have my fun with Peyton and see what happens with Greg, I mean you’re only young once and as long as I’m upfront about it they can’t get hurt, surely? I’ve seriously never had this issue before. It’s feeling a bit like London buses.

I’ve spent years wondering what’s wrong with me because I’ve not had any relationships or even any action and now I’m spoilt for choice. Watching all these rom coms about men chasing women and women falling for it, I’ve always known that would never be me, or in fact anyone’s reality. But I’ve always wondered about it, always considered being swept off my feet. So I guess my choice is between lust and love and I’m okay not choosing either.