Page 29 of You Found Me in the Dark

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Finally, the text popped up.

Wren

I was scared. Not just of him. Of myself. Of how fast I forget what I deserve when someone like Tyler looks at me.

That one hit hard.

I ran a hand through my hair and let out a sigh.

Me

You didn’t forget. You fought it. You said no. That matters, Wren.

Wren

It only mattered because you were there.

I stared at the screen, heart tugging so hard it felt physical.

Before I could think better of it, I typed.

Me

I’ll always be there. You don’t even have to ask.

The typing bubble popped up again, then disappeared.

Then popped up again.

And finally?—

Wren

What if I want to ask anyway?

A slow smile tugged at my mouth.

Me

Then you’re making my job too easy.

Wren

Sorry, gotta go, Harper’s about to throw Lena in the shower. Send help.

Me

On it. Once I finish up here, I’ll bring snacks and ginger ale.

Wren

You’re my hero.

I slipped the phone back in my pocket and leaned my head against the cool brick. A smile plastered on my face. God, what have I gotten myself into?

It was nearing ten at night when I arrived to drop off the care package at Lena and Harper’s apartment. I really hated long days at the shop. I was shit at scheduling clients and somehow always ended up staying later than Dax. When I knocked on their apartment door, I could hear a lot of talking and then loud footsteps. Wren answered the door, a blush quickly creeping up on her face. She went to let me in the apartment, but my sister said otherwise.

“Hey. Thank you for grabbing stuff, but you can’t come in.” She spoke quickly and took the bags from my hand.

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