Page 17 of Before We're More Than Friends
Alex
Of course we do ;)
How have you been doing?
Chloe
Not much better. Arielle got us tickets for a concert, but Gracelynn showed up, and it made me worry that her mom wouldn’t let her come. It started a fight because she thought I was accusing her of being a bad friend. Kind of killed the atmosphere for me, which sucks because Checkmark did amazing.
I don’t want to be selfish, but my mom’s falling-out with Jennifer is starting to ruin my life. I’m waiting for the day the two of them will make up already, but I know it’s complicated and Jennifer is harder than a brick wall.
Alex
That freaking sucks. I’m sorry.
My chest grew heavy. If Toby’s mom didn’t want me around him anymore, I wouldn’t know what to do.
Oh, wait, I couldn’t be around him anymore. Because we’d be four states away now.
I shook my head, trying to get rid of the thought.
Chloe
I don’t know if I’m overthinking this or not. I don’t have any doubts about Gracelynn herself, but her parents care so much about their image. The strain between our families is killing us.
Alex
I don’t think you’re overthinking this. I’d be worried in this situation, too.
She didn’t reply for a few minutes, and I wondered if I’d said something wrong. Guilt weighed on my chest as I waited for her reply to come in.
Chloe
Sorry, I started to spiral a little bit. I think I need to log off for tonight. But before I go, is it okay if I asked you a question?
Alex
I understand, and I’m sorry. Also, you just did.
Chloe
My sense of humor has rubbed off on you over the years. I’m flattered. *Blushes*
I grinned, my cheeks warming.You have no idea.
Alex
What’s your actual question?
Chloe
I know you don’t want to move to Nevada, but I noticed that you never told me about where you’re moving to. Are you going to live near the Las Vegas area or in one of the cities surrounded by the desert?
I really don’t want to make things awkward or put any more pressure on our friendship, but do you ever think we might run into each other?
I don’t know. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how I wish I could meet you. Know your real name and the rest of you.
Does that make me sound clingy?
