Page 55 of Too Enchanting

Jasmine’s eyes narrowed again.

“I thought we’d agreed not to bring him up.”

“We also agreed not to bring up Jed, but look at you go.”

“It’s not the same and you know it. You just admitted to boinking Jed. I’m not doing anything with Shane.”

“Actually, I’m dating Jed, not just sleeping with him.”

Jasmine stopped and started at me, her eyes widening, then, to my surprise, they filled with tears.

“Hey,” I said, forgetting my teasing and taking her in my arms. “What’s with the tears? What’s going on?”

“Nothing,” Jasmine said, but her voice caught. She took a deep breath and patted my back before pulling away and pacing. “It’s nothing, really, I’m happy for you. It’s great that you and Jed are dating … you deserve an awesome guy like that … it’s just, well, I’m the last man standing. Gabe, Reardon, and Dillon are all basically married with babies, and now, you’re in a relationship too … It’s just … I don’t know … I guess it’s glaringly obvious that I’m alone. No prospects … not even a booty call, let alone a man suited for marriage and babies.”

“Oh, Jaz, you’re not alone,” I argued. “And, honestly, this thing with Jed snuck up on me. Just a few weeks ago I was with you in that bar, and I had no prospects, no idea that I’d be falling for my neighbor in such a short amount of time.”

“You’re falling for him?” she asked, her green eyes filling again. “That’s amazing.”

I laughed and lifted my hands.

“I wasn’t expecting it, it just sort of happened, which means it’ll happen for you, too. Probably when you least expect it.”

“Well, I least expect it now, so … let me have him, universe,” Jasmine said with a chuckle, sounding more like herself.

“Hey, you’re coming Friday, right? I didn’t get your RSVP.”

“Yeah, of course, I’ll be here. Especially now … I need to see you and Jed in action, with my own two eyes.”

I rolled my eyes again.

“And, get some rest, okay? You look tired.”

“Gee, thanks,” I said sarcastically, even though I was tired.

“Must be all that boinking,” Jazzy said with a laugh.

Jerk.

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