Page 48 of Boarded Hearts

FFS man.

We didn’t fuck.

Well, that’s something.

We just talked, and I took the couch.

And?

And I don’t know. It’s all fucked up. Just wanted to clear my head. Hence why I came over to see you.

I look over at Felicity. She’s still sound asleep.

You still around now?

Nah. In an Uber on the way back home.

I’m headed home for lunch today at Mom and Dad’s but could swing by your place for six?

It’s a date.

I expect candles and a gourmet meal.

Fuck off. I can’t cook for shit. Unlike some.

I’ll compromise on tacos.

Done.

See you later and keep your head on until I get there.

Tell Felicity I said hi.

P.S. if you’ve been texting me while still inside her just know, that sort of shit doesn’t get me off.

Fuck off and fuck off.

I close my message thread with Zach and open the other text I received this morning.

Mom

Hey honey. Great game last night, but oh my god, who was that woman you were pictured with? It’s all over ESPN! She’s beautiful. I’m so proud of you. Please tell me you’re still coming over for lunch. I need all the details!

I shake my head. Mom never changes.

Me

Hey Mom, firstly, yes, I’m still coming over for lunch. Secondly, her name’s Felicity and it’s nothing official.

Yet.

Three dots appear in record-breaking time. Okay, Mom’s excited.

Oh, what a beautiful name! But will it be official? Do you like her? She’s not another one of your women, is she?

The last line of her text twists my stomach into knots. The thought of Felicity being lumped in with my previous women nauseates me.

No. Definitely not another one of my women. We’re kind of seeing each other but it’s complicated.

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