Chapter 47

I couldn't help but scratch my head. My face was burning red even though Lorraine couldn't see me through the bathroom door. Was this what being in love felt like? It had been so long since I had experienced anything like this—this shy, giddy feeling that made me feel like a teenager all over again. "Why am I even embarrassed? I'm a grown man!" I muttered to myself, shaking my head. "Actually, I…" Lorraine's laughter rang out from the other side of the door, soft and teasing. "Oh my gosh, you're so cute!" "I just feel bad. It's our first time staying together, and this happens…" I trailed off, unsure how to explain myself. Thankfully, Lorraine seemed to understand without me having to spell it out. "It's just underwear! Who knows, maybe tomorrow, I'll forget something too. Hang tight. I'll grab it for you," she said cheerfully. I exhaled in relief as her footsteps faded down the hallway. Wait, did she mean we'd be staying together tomorrow, too? Was this arrangement go