Page 15 of Let You Love Me

Oof. Rejection happens to the best of us, buddy.

Jace:

True. Not all of us can have the Taggart Swagger.

I scoff.

Me:

Taggart Swagger? Did you just make that shit up?

Graham:

Dude, coining a phrase about yourself is a whole new level of loser.

Jace:

Whatever. Brynn agrees with me.

Ugh. My sister and Jace started seeing each other over the summer, and it’s a development I’m still getting used to.

Me:

Please. Let’s not talk about my sister.

Graham:

Back up. Out of all of us, you’re a fucking cinnamon roll. How could she possibly get spooked?

Me:

I don’t know. I got the feeling she’s not used to guys hitting on her. Which I can’t for the life of me understand because she’s fucking gorgeous.

Chris:

Ah, I get it.

Jace:

???

Chris:

She’s sweet but psycho. The super-hot chicks are always crazy. Guys probably steer clear of her.

Me:

What? No. That’s not it.

Atlas:

Were you trying too hard? Sometimes that’s a turn off.

Me:

No.

I answer instantly, then hesitate.

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