Lila –*puke emoji*
Me – Carter is swinging by later. His back is acting up again. Wanna sneak in and take care of it?
Talia – Tell him to go home and offer that to Ethan... I am all for it.
Lila – Oh, while I’m thinking about it.... Harden asked about you today.
Talia – Me? Why?
Lila – Not you. Harlee.
Me –*puking emoji*
Me – Anyone who drives a Mini Cooper is a no-go.
Lila – My little sister does.
Me – Your little sister is cute. He. Is. Not.
Lila – ... So, I should tell him you're not interested.... right?
Me – That’s a big 10-4, good buddy.
Talia – You watched your second favorite movie last night. Didn’t you?
Me – You know it.
Lila – I got your back. I’ll tell him.
Me – Thanks.
Talia – Okay, I gotta get back to work.
Me – Smooches.
Lila – xoxo.
Everly – I swear, I always miss these texts.
Everly – Just read the screenshots. I’ll help.
I had just cued up my favorite relaxing playlist when I heard a knock on my door.
I set my bottle of water down on my island and headed to it.
Stepping up on my tip-toes, I peered into the peephole.
I smiled when I saw Carter.
I was never going to mention my maddening crush on Talia’s oldest brother.
We had made a pact when we met in kindergarten.
I could only be her best friend if I didn’t like one of her brothers.
And at five and a half years old, boys were gross.
..... But now.
