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“If you’re going to do that, at least let me approve the photo.” His smile doesn’t make cute crinkles around his eyes like it usually does. “No, you don’t need to do anything. You did nothing wrong. I’m sorry I made you feel bad.”
But the guilt is already sinking in. What can I offer him? How can I impress him?
There’s only one thing in the world I know better than he does:having fun.So I playfully push the lid of his laptop down, determined to make him laugh, and remind myself to plan something exciting for later.
In my head, I review all the new rules on my imaginary list:
Stop being late. Drive slower. Follow CNN. Google Richard Feynman for insightful quotes. Don’t flirt with other guys—no, don’t even hang out with them, especially random ones you met eons ago. Plan more fun dates.
Make Sean happy.
November 17
Flora:Sorry about today
Sean:Don’t worry about it. I’m sorry too
Sean:I’m worried about the exam and I took it out on you
Flora sent a photo
Sean:Is that what you’re wearing right now??
Flora:What? It’s just a top
Flora:What are you doing?
Sean:Iwasstudying,
Sean:But now you’ve turned me into quantum mechanics
Flora:What’s that like?
Sean:Hard
Incoming call from Flora
Chapter Eight
Sean
Dating Flora is the single most overwhelming thing I’ve done in my life. I’m in way,wayover my head, but she’s so hot she burns away every shred of my sanity.
We’re in her room, and she wants to show me everything she bought this week. Once the ribbons are untied and the packages opened, she tries things on, twirling and asking for my opinions.
What can I say? She looks wonderful in everything, and I have a lot more interest in the body underneath.
“It’s hideous. Please, take it off.Allof it.”
She laughs. “This one is my favorite.” She slips on a red dress, the fabric falling around her curves. Red is definitely her color. “How was your day, by the way?”
“Great. I have an idea for my AP Chemistry project—”
“Wait, let’s take a photo.” She climbs onto the bed beside me and holds up her phone.
“What’s the occasion?”
“I want everyone to know you’re my boyfriend.”
