Page 21 of The Cheerleader is Off Limits

Playing it safe, I see

Me:

My eyes have barely been open for thirty seconds. Give me a break!

River:

Oh shit, I’m sorry, did I wake you?

Me:

Yes, lol but it’s fine.

River:

Hungover from the margaritas?

Me:

Nope, just a little tired from all the traveling. Besides, you know, they say the trick to not getting hangovers is being under twenty-five. I imagine you’ve forgotten what that’s like?

River:

Alright, alright. Sounds like you’re awake if you’re already giving me shit.

Me:

Ready for my truth!

River:

What’s your favorite place that you’ve visited?

I’m used to this question, and I knew it was coming, yet somehow I’m unprepared.I’ve been to a little over half of the countries in the world, so while there are still so many I haven’t been to, this question always stresses me out because I’ve loved so many things about so many places.

Me:

Can I do top five? It’s so hard to narrow it down!

River:

I’ll allow it.

Me:

Japan, Greece, India, Italy, Peru… and honestly, that is liable to change with the day.

River:

That’s quite a list.

Me:

Where would you like to go?

River:

Anywhere on your list, honestly. I’ll admit I haven’t been to that many places. Surely, not as many as you.