Page 13 of Bronco

Haha, are you coming or not? Otherwise, I’m gonna have to sell the tickets. Olive hates sports so she won’t come with me

Me

Is this the part where I keep you hanging?

AJ

No, this is the part where you decide if you’re not gonna be a complete dick

Me

Not the first time I’ve been called that today, though my client did offer to service me bc I made her so happy

AJ

OMG, what???????

Me

Happens all the time

AJ

Uh, huh, Mr. Bighead. I might have to cancel if your head isn’t gonna fit through the door, there’s clearly no point in being seen in public with you

Me

Apparently I’m also sweet

AJ

You know how to schmooze, that’s not the same thing

Me

Schmooze? Them’s some big words. I promise, I’ll deflate my head just for you

I wait for her reply and I realize that whenever me and Amber text or call one another, I’m smiling. Not just smiling.Grinning like a fucking Cheshire cat. What the fuck is up with that?

AJ

So that’s a yes?

Me

To me schmoozing you, or the date?

AJ

It’s not a date, and yes, the game, you asshat

I chuckle. Amber always gives it to me straight; it’s one of the things I dig about her. I also want to drag this out a little and make her sweat.

Me

Why isn’t it a date? Am I not good enough boyfriend material?

AJ

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