Page 62 of You Fall First

Maren

Wait. Noah did?

Me

No, he’s at work. I’m with Dutton, and texting you so he can’t hear our conversation.

Maren

So what’s the problem? Fort building sounds fun.

Me

Noah’s bedroom smells so good, Mare. Like body wash and cologne and laundry detergent and … MAN.

Maren

I still don’t see the problem.

Me

My feelings for Noah are beginning to go beyond … fort building.

Maren

Too late. You already have a total crush on him.

Me

But I can’t have a crush on him.

Maren

Then going into his bedroom was your first mistake. That’s like entering the lion’s den. And you’re no Daniel.

Me

I knooooow.

Maren

How long will you be there babysitting for the nephew? A couple of hours?

Me

More like potentially every day for the next two weeks. Ish.

Maren

At this rate, you’ll be in love. Ish.

Me

That’s why I need you to remind me that just because my heart might want something doesn’t mean my head gets to have it.

Maren

Sorry. But this kind of begs the question.