There’s a party Friday night at my place. You’re coming for me!
My demanding tone is going to piss her off, and I smile at the thought. Her reply comes before I’ve reached the top of the stairs.
That eager to talk to me already.
Summer
Like hell I am! You’re delusional if you think I would do anything FOR you.
Would a threat piss her off even more? She’s fuckin’ adorable when she’s angry.
You’ll either come willingly, or I’ll drag you here, but you’re coming.
I must’ve made her enraged enough, because she fires back fast, and I picture her hammering out every letter on the screen.
Summer
Has anyone ever told you that you should work on your manners, you fucking Neanderthal? Invite me politely, and I’ll think about it.
That simple “I’ll think about it” reeks of immense progress. She leaves the door ajar with her answer, hopefully not intending to crush my balls with it.
Politely, bring that mouth-watering ass of yours to the party if you don’t want me to bring it for you. Politely.
Summer
I still don’t like your tone. You can do better.
Don’t push it!
Summer
Or what? You’ll end up tied to my bed again?
Keep poking, and you won’t like what comes next.
Summer
Stop barking, puppy! I’ll take your “polite” invitation into consideration, but if I do come to the party, know that I won’t be coming FOR you.
I grip my phone harder when another text chimes in.
Summer
And don’t even think of pulling some kind of dickery on me!
Is she anxious about what I can do to her? Good. I’m already getting under her skin.
But our conversation would not be complete without me offering a gallant compliment to her.
Has anyone ever told you that you’re a fuckin’ demon?
Summer
Oh, stop it! I’m blushing. That’s the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.
Grinning, I toss my phone aside, letting all kinds of scenarios unfold in my mind. She didn’t say no. That means she’s coming. But will she pull more tricks on me? I can’t wait to find out.
Chapter 16
