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Hell, have Ieverfelt this excited in my life?

Taking this one, giant step toward Yaya made everything worth it. Every ounce of frustration, every second spent poring over ASL books, taking ASL lessons, waiting patiently rather than pouncing on her at every opportunity.

All. Worth. It.

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12:01 YAYA:I was washing off my makeup. Still here?

12:01 DARE:still here.

12:02 YAYA:Genuine question. Do I need to enroll you in one of those classes that teach the elderly how to type on a computer?

12:03 DARE:I barely survived the asteroids hitting earth and killing all my dinosaur friends. I don’t think my old, tired brain can handle the internet.

12:05 YAYA:I’ll buy some of my dad’s vitamins for you. It’s good for brain health.

12:07 DARE:Liquid medication only. Solid pills get stuck in my dentures.

12:09 YAYA: :DI like that you’re not sensitive to teasing. Some people get offended for EVERYTHING.

12:10 DARE:I think intentions matter.

12:11 YAYA:Hold on a sec.

I leave the phone in my room as a test for my self-restraint.

Three steps.

That’s all I get before I run back to the bed, swipe the phone and move into the kitchen. I make myself a pot of coffee and wait.

When ten minutes go by without a response from Yaya, I pull my laptop out of my office and work around the table.

Time ticks by.

I’m just about to give up and assume the conversation is over for the night, when my phone lights up.

1:03 YAYA:I’m back.

1:04DARE:Everything okay?

1:05 YAYA:Mom wanted to discuss the whole Ru-Carpsel thing. I don’t want to talk or think about it anymore. You were saying you trust my intentions?

1:06 DARE:Since the moment I met you.

1:07 YAYA:Can’t say the same for you.

1:08 DARE:Ouch.

1:10 YAYA:Kidding. I really like the way you are with Talia. You’re so gentle. And the princess watch is a nice touch.

1:14 DARE:The peak of fashion.

1:15 YAYA:I genuinely think you’ll be less attractive if you take it off.

I smile and return to my bedroom to continue our conversation.

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