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Haedyn: It wasn’t bad.

Charlie: That’s good. I’m also glad to see that you remembered how to text *winky face*

Haedyn: Wow. You’re insufferable. You know that?

Charlie: I try, baby. I try.

Haedyn: It was clearly a mistake to apologize to you. Goodnight, Charlie.

Charlie: I’m just trying to lighten the mood. Don’t go. I want to talk *pouty face*

Haedyn: If it’s about the picture, please can we just forget about it?

Charlie: I can’t forget about it. In fact, it’s all I’ve been able to think about. If you’re embarrassed about what you’re into, don’t be. I can handle it *kissy face*

Haedyn: You really like those emojis, huh?

Charlie: Changing the subject I see…

Haedyn: Well I did say I didn’t want to talk about it, so…

Charlie: You’re right. I’m sorry. I’m dropping it right now.

Haedyn: Thank you. I appreciate that.

Charlie: Can we talk about when you’re going to let me take you out instead?

Haedyn: You know what? Sure what the hell? What did you have in mind?

Charlie: I was thinking I could bring you to The Open Flame and cook for you after closing time. Maybe have some new wine I signed for this afternoon. Come upstairs to my apartment afterwards. Maybe watch a movie.

Haedyn: There’s a lot of maybes in there. Are you that unsure of what you want, Charlie?

Charlie: I know exactly what I want, but I want to know that you want it too.

Haedyn: I’ll let you know.

Charlie: Don’t make me track you down for an answer. I’m not a patient man.

Haedyn: I do what I want. And I damn sure don’t have to answer to you.

Charlie: Noted. Have a good night, little brat.

“Earth to Haedyn. Are you going to smirk at your phone all night, or can we watch this movie?”

“Get fucked, Kate. I was doing what you wanted me to. Show a little appreciation.”

“Oooo somebody’s getting lucky! Thank God! Maybe now you won’t be such a grouch.” The little happy dance she does on the couch lifts my lips involuntarily as popcorn rains down over me, a few pieces making it down my shirt to settle between my girls. This is why she and I have stayed friends so long. She keeps me wild while I keep her safe. Most of the time.

“I am not getting laid! I haven’t even agreed to let him take me out yet.”

“Good idea, play hard to get. It makes things even hotter when they finally get going.”

“You’re unhinged. You know that?” She just laughs and grabs for some more popcorn.“I’ve got stuff to do, you pervert. I’ll see you in the morning, yeah?”

“Yeah. Just make sure this round of pictures actually makes it to the right people, okay?”

“Ha. Ha. Ha. You’re hilarious.” I roll my eyes at her as I get up and head to the kitchen to grab my things.

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