Chapter 211

Ruby

I'm lying on my couch, re-watching some TV show I've seen a million times, trying to figure out how to get through to Caleb when the doorbell rings. At first I ignore it, not wanting to disturb my brooding, but then I hear his voice.

"Red?" It's unsure and soft as he knocks on the door this time. "I know I don't deserve for you to let me in, but I'm asking you to. Please?"

For a moment I think about ignoring him, I think about letting him sit out there and sweat. Give him the same type of reaction he's given me, but I realize quickly one of us has to be the bigger person. That person is me, because I know he's hurting and I know he's dealt with the situation he's been thrust into the best way he knows how.

Opening the door, I stand there with my arms crossed. Until I see what he's carrying in his hands.

The ugliest looking cupcakes I've ever seen in my life.

"I finally realized why he made them, even though they looked like shit," he gives me a slight smile. "It's the