Page 149 of Sour Notes

Try talking to him first. Explain that while you like Micky D’s as much as the next girl, the Happy Meals just ain’t so happy anymore and you’d love to get dressed up and go somewhere special. Hell, even just different! Five Guys would be an upgrade!

See if he’s open to it and plan something to show him. He might just be a bit clueless. If after that he doesn’t get the hint or put a bit more effort into the relationship, well… you can always supersize his ass out the door.

Love, Lube, and

Hi Mia,

Hopelessly Devoted here. Not sure if you remember me, but I wrote you a few weeks ago about being in love with my best friend.

Just wanted to let you know, I did exactly what you said, and we’re going on our fourth date tonight!

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

HD

P.S. Making sure I memorize your dating how don’ts. No way I’m gonna fuck it up now I’ve got my dream girl.

Hi Hopefully Devoted (see what I did there?),

Hell yes! Of course I remember you, and I’m so pumped it all worked out!

Sometimes the perfect person is right under your nose and you don’t even know it…

Happy hump day.

Love, Lube, and

Closing the laptop and setting it alongside me, I stretch out my arms and catch myself grinning.

I’m glad it worked out for Hopelessly Devoted. He seemed like a nice guy. Maybe there are still a few left in the world.

“Hey, Angel. Thought you might want an iced coffee.” Swayze hands me the cup, bending to kiss my forehead before disappearing back inside.

Speaking of nice guys, there he is again.

When I take a sip of the coffee, I notice the hint of a bruise developing on my wrist from his cuffs. I caress the tender skin with the pad of my thumb and it immediately sends a shiver down my spine.

The memories from last night flash to the forefront of my mind in technicolor. It was… incredible, unforgettable. I’m not sure how else to describe it.

How does he know exactly what I need all the time?

Maybe I’m not as unique as I think I am.

Date one, you date them all… amiright?

Wrong.

Yeah, Swayze’s not like that. He might not date at home, but he’s the guy who puts effort into his friends and family.

He babysits his niece and actually plans things to do rather than sit her in front of the TV. He remembers my mom’s birthday and brings her flowers every year without being prompted. He’s literally been following my career without me even knowing.

Hell, I let him cuff me for fuck’s sake. I would’ve never let Pete anywhere near me with handcuffs. Although maybe I should’ve used them on him and left his dirty little dick trapped.

I know I’m safe with Swayze. Seen. I spent the last few months absolutely dreading this trip and now it’s almost over, I’m not sure I’m ready to go home.

When we go home, everything goes back to normal.

Although I guess he does want me to play the doting girlfriend at the firefighters’ fundraiser so we’ll have one last show.