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“I didn’t know that.”
“Because you never asked.”
“I guess I always just saw you as human. Was that wrong?”
“Considering I’m not even that, who knows?” I sighed. “But yeah, whether I’m human or not, I’m not allowed to forget what I look like.”
“Oh, Dillon,” he said, pulling me into a hug. “Have I been a good friend to you?”
“Hil, you have been the best friend I could ever ask for. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me.”
“I don’t think I would have survived my life without you,” Hil replied, his voice hitching.
“Please don’t cry. If you do, I’ll be next, and I’ll never get through today,” I joked.
Hil released me and laughed. “Go do what you have to do. You got this,” he said, ushering me off.
By the time things were winding down, the only one I hadn’t spoken to was Remy. I had kept him in sight the entire day. He had been his usual charming self. Most of the older ladies and all of the gay guys he spoke to fell in love with him, because, of course, they did. Who wouldn’t? And after everyone but the cleanup crew had left, Remy approached me, beaming.
“You were amazing today,” he said with his wolf giving me that look again.
“Thank you.”
“You know, when I suggested you do this, I didn’t actually think that you would.”
I looked at him, shocked. “You didn’t believe in me?” I asked, hitting his arm.
“No, I mean I knew you could. I just didn’t think that you would. The only reason I had suggested this was as an excuse to look at you every day.”
“Well, that didn’t happen,” I said, snidely.
“Nope, it did not.”
“Nope.”
I could see his thoughts swirling. I was about to ask him what he was thinking when he asked,
“Are you ready for your surprise now?”
A flash of excitement shot through me.
“What is it? Did you prepare a fancy dinner for me on the rooftop?” I asked, looking for spoilers.
“No. But that would have been a great idea,” he said seriously. “I, um, was just going to split a candy bar with you in my car.”
My mouth dropped.
“You said you didn’t want me to do anything fancy, didn’t you?”
“No, you’re right. That’s what I said,” I agreed, not sure if he was joking.
“So, do you want to have that candy bar now?”
I looked around, wondering if I was being pranked. When I didn’t see a camera crew jump out, I returned my gaze to Remy.
“Ah, sure?”
“Great,” Remy replied, leading me out. “Don’t get me wrong, it’s a tasty candy bar. I found it at a specialty store. I think you’ll like it.”
