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“This is true,” Kins said. “Me and Josh had a similar chat a couple of weeks ago, but I’m not ready to live with him yet either.”
“And me and Dylan still do that,” I added. “It started as a joke, but we realized it allowed us to live together without, like, living together, if that makes sense. We have our own space, our own beds, and having that separation made the transition a lot easier than I thought it would.”
Tori glanced at us all. “This conversation totally derailed, but I’m not mad about it.”
“I’m just saying that I get it, and we’re only messing with you. But if you really want us to stop doing it, then we get it.”
“Yes, please. I’ve had enough of it all now.”
“Done,” Holley said, packing up a stack of books. She slipped one of our new round lip balms in the box as one was free with every order. “So how can we help you? Do you even want to date?”
“Yeah, I think so.” Tori folded two tote bags together and handed them to me. “I think it’s probably time to get out there a little, but it’s not like there’s a supermarket of hot, eligible bachelors in town.”
“Well, there’s a guy Seb has been talking to about doing some work at the center. He’s pretty hot, thirty-two, works in construction somewhere.” Holley shrugged one shoulder. “Maybe I could have him bring him to Bronco’s one night?”
“I don’t see why not,” Tori replied. “I was thinking about reviving my online dating accounts and freshening them up some.”
“Can’t hurt.” Kinsley brought some mugs over. “These are the next orders to pack up.”
Tori nodded. “I just hate dating, but you’re right. Piper’s still getting settled and London doesn’t have a ton of free time, even though your mom is stepping back from the bar and spending a lot of time with Leo to help her out,” she said to Holley. “I guess I’m feeling being the only single one and it’s time to do something about it.”
The bell over the door rang, and Dylan walked in with a big bag. “Anyone hungry?”
“Oh, my God, did you go to the bakery?” My mouth was drooling at the thought. Piper was the best baker in the world, and I swore I’d put on at least ten pounds since she’d moved back to White Peak because she kept having us test her new creations.
Dylan laughed and walked over, dropping a kiss on my lips. “Sure did. She said there’s some new kind of cookie she wants your opinion on, so she put a box of those in. But there’s a ton of pastries and stuff in here for you guys.”
“Ugh. Why did Saylor get there first? I’d so marry you.” Tori stood up and dove into the bag. “I think I just came. I love you.”
We all burst into laughter. “Well, you can’t. Grandma’s already planning the wedding,” I said dryly.
“Ooh la la. I’m going to take bets on who walks down the aisle first.” Tori pulled everything out.
“No, thank you,” Holley said. “Besides, my sister already won.”
That much was true.
“How’s it going? Do you need a hand?” Dylan looked over the table as he leaned over and wrapped his arms around my shoulders. “That new line went nuts, huh?”
I nodded. “We didn’t realize how many orders we actually got. Putting stuff on Etsy helped us a lot, but Tori took over our social media and one of the videos went viral. Now we’re inundated and had to buy more stock.”
“Which is great,” Kinsley added.
“And my ‘I sleep with a different man every night’ design is one of the most popular tees, along with my ‘I like my men hotter than my coffee’ travel mug. Isn’t it, Holley?” I grinned.
She sighed, but there was a smile in there. “All right, fine. I admit it. I was wrong about those two. Your edgier quotes are selling really well, so you can go to town. As long as you don’t cuss.”
Yes!
“All right!” I mimed rolling up my sleeves. “Tori, let’s go!”
“Yes!” She had a mouthful of pastry and almost spit it out in excitement, but just managed to save it.
“How is everything going at the center?” Holley asked. “I’m pretty sure Seb slept there last night.”
Dylan laughed and released me. “He did. He’s testing out the central heating, apparently, but I think he just wanted to hang out in the indoor basketball court. The guys are doing an amazing job and the first renovation is already done because the farmer kept it in such good condition. I think the flooring is going down in the gym tomorrow, and then I’m bringing Saylor to test out the treadmills when the equipment is delivered in two weeks.”
“Are you hell,” I responded.
Kinsley snorted. “If you do that, I’ll literally give you all my money. There’s not a lot, but it’ll be worth it.”
