Page 60 of What I Like About You

But the original plan to keep my worlds separate? It’s not working.

The truth is, if the BookCon gods want me, Nashisgoing to find out. If we can exist as Nash and Halle once I stop pushing him away, maybe he’ll be excited if I tell him I’m Kels.

Before I can overthink it, I text Nash.

Hi

11:13 AM

Embarrassment slays me as soon as I hit send. He’s not going to respond.Iwouldn’t respond to me either. This is a terrible idea. How have phones not invented the ability to unsend a text yet?

When my phone buzzes, I almost drop it.

Nash Kim

Wrong number?

11:16 AM

Right. Molly plugged Nash’s number into my phone after I declined bowling invite number three with a casualText him if you change your mind, since she can’t get texts on Shabbat. She said it almost like she believed Iwould. It’s the first time I’ve ever put Nash Kim’s number to use. Of course, he doesn’t have mine.

Oh! Sorry—it’s Halle.

11:17 AM

Not funny, Sawyer.

11:17 AM

I’m positive I don’t want to know whatthatmeans.

No! It’s really me! The girl who assured you that you’re not a vegetable and then was a total jerk.

11:18 AM

Yeah, you kind of were.

11:19 AM

The jerkiest jerk. That was me.

11:19 PM

… And you’re texting me now because?

11:20 AM

Ugh. I deserve that.

11:21 PM

I’m just confused.

11:21 PM

Are you free today?

11:21 AM

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