Page 156 of Story of My Life
“Nope. I’m the opposite of stressed. I’m living the dream.” I crumpled the bag, threw it on the floor next to the first punched one, and shoved the rest of their order in a reusable tote.
Gator leaned in, looking concerned. “You got like a headache or maybe a fever or something?”
“Have a nice day,” I said through gritted teeth.
They took the hint and their stuff and headed out of the store.
I was already pulling out my phone before the door closed behind them.
The Everyone but Livvy message group was on fire.
Laura:Is Livvy on a date with Hazel or did Garland get into Photoshop again?
Gage:What the hell?
Laura:They look kinda cute together.
Me:No they don’t. They look stupid.
Laura:Sensing you’re not a fan, Cammy?
Gage:He’s just mad because we told him he couldn’t date her.
I put theback in 15sign on the counter and stormed out into the evening heat.
Laura:Cam and Hazel??????
Me:I didn’t want to date her.
Laura:Not buying it. Cam doesn’t have a romantic brain cell floating around in that noggin.
Me:I can be romantic if I want.
Gage:He kissed her. Twice. Livvy and me told him to back off.
Me:Now I know why.
Ignoring their responses, I concentrated on not punching anything on the walk to the bar.
“Hey, Cam… Okaaaaaay,” Rusty called from behind the bar as I stormed past.
I pushed through the door and stepped out on the deck in time to catch Hazel and Levi with their heads together. She looked like she was enthralled with whatever bullshit he was spinning for her.
“Well, this looks cozy,” I said, stealing a chair from a neighboring table and plunking it down between them.
“Cam!” Hazel sat back in her chair, looking guilty.
“Thought you were closing the store tonight,” Levi said.
“Took a break. Thought I’d see what all the fuss in Neighborly was about.” I tossed my phone on the table for them to see the picture. “Didn’t know you two were hooking up.”
“Seriously?” Hazel said, picking up my phone. “Somebody needs to do something about this Garland guy.”
“I’m not hearing any denials,” I said, snagging Levi’s beer. “You two seeing each other?”
“No!” Hazel said.
“None of your business if we are,” Levi drawled.
