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“Oh, of course, but I don’t think I’ll have to. Van’s walls are pretty high, and it’ll take only the right type of guy to get into that fortress she’s built. My poor buddy Ryan has had a crush on her since freshman year, and he’s a decent guy, but Van has blinders on when it comes to relationships.”
“That’s kinda sad,” Sydney sighs. “No offense, but your sister’s a knockout and just because she has a kid, doesn’t mean she’s dead—as a woman.”
“I’d prefer not to think of my sister as a woman… thank you very much.” I chuckle at my automatic response. Then her point hits home. “But I get your point. We’re still young. I’m sure if the right one comes along, she’ll give him a chance.”
“I don’t know Van’s entire story, but I totally can relate. After my recent dating streak with complete tools, you’re lucky I’ve even given you the time of day…” Her brows crease at some unpleasant thought—and I’m not letting her go there—at least not tonight. Today is for celebrating.
I clear my throat to gain her attention. “I’m perfectly content not knowing about those tools, Syd. I’m not a jealous guy… but why waste your breath on something that clearly made you unhappy? Just promise me one thing…”
“Oh, yeah… what’s that?” she asks playfully.
“You tell mewhenI’m being a tool. Like Van, I haven’t had a lot of experience with dating in recent years.”
Cocking a beautifully sculpted eyebrow in my direction, she punches her hip with a fist. “You say this like you expect it to happen…”
All I can do is shrug.
“I’m a guy. I’m bound to piss you off at some point,” I point out the given, but quickly add, “All I’m asking is that you tell me when it happens… I can’t stand it when things get blown out of proportion due to lack of communication. We’ve been through this…” I trail off, reminding her of her poor assumption of me earlier.
Of course, this earns me a beautiful eye roll.
Why the hell is her sass so sexy?
