I guess it was because I had never really felt that certain sign of affection. Jeremy hugged me, but it just felt different when Graham did it. I told Eliza all about it that night.
"But Kersey! You have Jeremy!" she shrieked, but she was excited for me.
"I know, but I don't think we are technically going out." I said. Maybe we were, I just needed an excuse.
As always, Jeremy came over the next day and I couldn't help but feel bad about what I had done. We stayed in my room for most of the time, Eliza politely let me have it for the hour or two he would be here. He kissed my cheek, and I felt my face turn red. I felt really bad.
We heard a knock on the door. My heart skipped a beat.
"I'll get it." I said, jumping up to prevent him from answering it. I knew it was Graham. He came and the same time everyday.
I opened the door and there he stood, in his jacket. It was time for our walk.
"I can't right now, Graham." I whispered. "Jeremy's here." I said. Graham looked shattered. He didn't even say anything, he just took off his gloves and walked away.
I went back over to Jeremy.
"Who was it?" He asked. I felt it was time to tell him the truth.
"Graham." I said casually.
"What did he want?" he asked, saying ''he'' like it was a dirty word.
"It was time for our walk. We take walks together in the afternoon." I said. Jeremy then told me he had to go and left with a harsh "Goodbye," and left my room.