Page 78 of In Your Wildest Dreams
“You’re full of crap.”
“Nope. Straight facts. You’re a ten. Own it.”
“Do you hear the things that come out of your mouth?”
He laughs, but it’s interrupted by someone talking to him. I only catch part of the encounter, but when he looks back to the screen, he says, “Busted. I’ve been summoned.”
“Poor you. I hope you’ll survive.”
“Thanks. I’m sure it’ll be a battle. Me against the Kelly women. And they are fierce.” He stands, carrying me with him as he walks. “By the way, I meant to ask, any chance you could come back a day or two early?”
Before I can reply, he adds, “Jack is having a New Year’s Eve party. We play at home that afternoon. You could come to the game and then we could go to the party together after.”
My stomach flutters with excitement and nerves. We made vague plans to hang out when I got back, but having something more concrete makes it seem more real.
“I’d love to hang out, but do you think that’s a good idea? What if I run into Gabe again?”
“I’ll make sure your seat is as far away from him as possible.”
I chew on the side of my lip.
“Think about it. Even if you don’t want to come to the game, I hope you’ll come for the party. You can wear that sexy blue dress.”
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Everly
Merry Christmas! Miss my roomies.
Grace
Aloha from Hawaii! Merry Christmas!
Me
Merry Christmas!
Everly
I’m so jealous you’re in Hawaii, Grace. It’s so cold outside I had to wear my “real” winter boots. I was so bored yesterday I cleaned out the refrigerator.
Grace
Oh thank god. The veggie drawer was disgusting.
Everly
Yes, yes it was.
Me
I cleaned out my closet this week. ??
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Everly
How do you think I’d look with bangs?
