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Oh my gosh. Did you do that or is there a magical pop music fairy?
Me
No idea what you’re talking about.
Before I reply, I switch the playlist to rock.
Sabrina
Now I know it’s you.
Me
Nice and relaxing, right?
Sabrina
Yeah. I just need to find my AirPods.
Chuckling, I turn it back for her.
Me
Enjoy your night.
I’m just about asleep when my phone lights up. I almost don’t look, assuming it’s my brothers still yapping, but something has me grabbing it from the nightstand and opening the text.
Sabrina
Actually, will you turn it back to the other playlist? I think your rock music is growing on me.
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SABRINA
“I think I need to go on a date or something,” I confess to Olivia Friday afternoon. She and Greer came by after school and I’m taking a much-needed break from painting.
“What about hottie roommate?” Olivia asks.
I glare at her until she laughs.
“What? You can’t tell me about late night talks over warm milk and not expect me to daydream about your future babies.”
“Woah there. The only baby I need is Greer.”
Olivia looks over to where her daughter is dancing in the middle of the studio. “She is perfect.”
Even amidst the empty place, so far from how I imagine the final product, it makes my insides all soft and gooey to see a kid dancing here. Carefree and full of life and fun. That’s what I want the studio to be.
“So will you help me?” I ask my best friend.
“You want me to set you up or something?” She arches one brow at me.
My stomach twists at the idea of a blind date, but I try to keep an open mind. “Do you know anyone?”
“If I did, I’d be keeping him to myself. All my dates are from apps and they’re awful.”
“Then let’s go out together.” My eyes widen with excitement. I am not great at going out and meeting people, but with Olivia, I’m certain we can manage to meet a couple of decent guys. She’s beautiful and interesting, and I can just nod along and hope someone falls in love with my wonderful personality while I also do nothing but smile and nod.
