“That doesn't mean she’s ready to date yet,” Nora says.
“Especially Tobias,” Paige adds with a laugh.
“Honestly, I’m surprised someone hasn’t said something sooner,” I say and chew my next fry successfully.
“See, even she knows.”
“But I hate to break it to you. Tobias and I are not going to be more than friends. Well, unless you call co-writers more that friends.”
Nora squeals. “You’re going to write a book. Like actually, finally, do it?”
I nod. “I am.”
“It’s about damn time.” Willa beams a smile at me.
Calla is grinning too.
“What’s with the smiles?” I ask hesitantly.
“I just … I can’t speak for all of us, but you look much happier than you have in months. It makes me happy for you but sad I didn’t notice sooner.”
“Don’t be sad. Sometimes something bad has to happen in order for the good to make itself known.” I grab my phone and type that thought into the notes app for this book.
“So, you’re living with Tobias and writing a book with him? Then what?”
I shrug. “I’ll probably look for an apartment at some point.”
“If he lets you,” Calla says quietly.
“Calla, stop,” Nora scolds.
She tosses her hands up. “Fine, but when it happens, I’ll be the first to say I told you so.”
“You’ll be waiting a long time, I’m afraid.”
Calla makes a gesture as if she’s locking her lips.
“What kind of book are you going to write?” Greer asks.
I fill them in on what we have so far, and Paige raises her hand.
“Yes, Paige?”
“What happens when you write a hot scene, and it gets you both in the mood?”
First, his sister makes a comment, and now these girls. Of course, this topic would be mentioned again. “We’re both adults who can handle?—”
Calla chuckles.
“Okay, look, I doubt that’s going to happen.”
Then I sip my drink, because, shit, what if it does?
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
TOBIAS
The Space is quiet tonight.
