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“I take bubble baths,” I said, daring him to make fun of me. “Iadorebubble baths. And there isn’t a tub in the room I’ll be taking.”
His lips curved upward, just slightly.
I tensed, waiting for the mockery, but it didn’t come.
“My tub is all yours, Sweetheart.”
“There will be rules,” I warned him. “I’ll make a schedule.”
“I expect nothing less.” His easy acceptance made me suspicious, but I didn’t have any grounds to be.
So I jerked my head in a nod, and let him help me start packing.
It was a terrible idea—but sometimes terrible ideas were the only viable options.
seven
MILEY
“Where are you?”Brynn asked. My phone was tucked between my ear and shoulder, and I was in the process of hanging my clothes in my new closet. It was just as big as my old one, so I couldn’t complain.
“It’s a long story.”
“I’m at your apartment. We have to leave for self-defense in five.”
“Shit.” I squeezed my eyes shut.
It was self-defense day.
I never forgot something that was on my calendar.
I was an absolute mess.
“Hello? Did something happen?”
“Zander happened.”
Brynn waited for more of an explanation.
I sighed. “Him and his damn options. I had to go with option three, which meant moving in together, or moving next door to each other. He has this gorgeous house, with a dreamy backyard, and I saw it and… I’m a sucker. We’re moving my stuff in right now.”
“Oh. Well, that’s exciting!” I could tell she was happy for me, but I knew there would be at least a little sadness for herself. She was stuck living with her overbearing dragon shifter brother, and she needed everything we did together to stay sane.
“I’ll get ready now and meet you there. Zander’s house is like two minutes from the gym, so I’ll probably beat you.”
“Sounds good!” Her happiness was more genuine that time. “We’re still getting ice cream afterward, right?”
“Of course. I’m not going if there’s not going to be ice cream.”
She laughed, and my shoulders relaxed.
I was a mess, but I wasn’t a shitty friend. Not completely, at least. “If you’re up for it, you can come help me unpack after the ice cream.”
“Ooh, and see Zander’s house? I’m in.”
“Okay, see you in a few.”
She agreed, and we ended the call.
