Cover of Funny Story

Funny Story

by Emily Henry


Genre
Romance, Contemporary, Humor and Comedy, Fiction
Year
2024
Pages
401
Contents

Chapter 29

Overview

Daphne and Miles spend a tender, idyllic Sunday together, moving easily between domesticity and intimacy. During sex, Daphne feels her emotional defenses fall away and nearly tells Miles she loves him, but holds back, recognizing the depth and fragility of her feelings. The chapter marks a significant emotional shift in their relationship.

Summary

On Sunday, August 4th, Daphne wakes late to find Miles still in her bed. They spend a languid, dreamy day together, drinking coffee on the rug, walking to a sandwich shop, getting soft-serve ice cream, and visiting the farmers' market to gather ingredients.

Back at Miles's apartment, he cooks cauliflower tacos while Daphne assists. After dinner, he pulls her into his lap and kisses her unhurriedly. He invites her to sleep over with an open invitation anytime.

They make love slowly in his bed, and Daphne is overwhelmed by the emotional intensity. She feels her usual protective layer between herself and the world dissolve, leaving her raw. She nearly says "I love you" but holds back, deciding it's too soon and too complicated, choosing instead to stay present in the moment.

Late at night, Daphne gets up to use the bathroom and returns to find Miles reaching for her in his sleep. Touched by tenderness, she climbs back in, and he sleepily pulls her close, murmuring that she was gone before drifting back to sleep.

Who Appears

  • Daphne
    Spends a tender day with Miles; emotionally overwhelmed during sex, nearly confesses love but holds back.
  • Miles
    Affectionate and unhurried with Daphne; cooks tacos, invites her to sleep over anytime, reaches for her in sleep.
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