Page 156 of UNAwere

I throw her a playful glare.

Another two days pass.

On the morning of the second day, I wake and open my phone. There’s a text from Jude, and my chest blooms with warmth.

Grumble Bum

You okay?

Me

When am I seeing you?

He replies almost immediately.

Grumble Bum

I’m hoping to get there by the end of today. Did you like the Maeve-shaped surprise?

I grin.

Me

I did. Although, I’d really like a Jude-shaped one, too. Preferably in my bed. No clothes, maybe? Unless the Jude-shaped surprise wants clothes on. Then clothes. All the clothes. I don’t want to scare the Jude-shaped surprise away.

I stare at the words I’ve just sent him, groaning.

Grumble Bum

How is it that you can ramble via text, too? You’re truly amazing, Sybbie.

Me

I’m just great like that.

Grumble Bum

You are.

Me

Do you want a photo to see how great I am?

Grumble Bum

I’d love a photo.

I open my phone’s camera, angling it above the bed. I’m wearing only an oversized T-shirt, so I quickly adjust it so it sits halfway up my stomach. I frown, adjusting my panties. I tilt my head. Tilt it the other way. Smile. Pout.

Me

I’m realising very quickly that I haven’t taken a seductive photo before.

Grumble Bum

Oh, we were talking seductive photos? I was happy to get just your face.

Me