Page 43 of I'd Never Date my Best Friend's Brother

Jamie: It should be, but we can always talk more at a later time if you feel like it isn’t.

We can always talk more at a later time if I want.

It may not seem like a big deal, but for Jamie, it’s immense. Getting that boy to talk is like pulling teeth.

Me: Great!

Me: I’ll see you at ten, then.

Every part of me feels like it’s vibrating and my pulse is racing. My heart pounds so hard I swear it’s going to punch through my chest.

I leave my coffee to percolate as I head to the shower, not sure that I’ll need it now. I find myself skipping as adrenaline runs through my body knowing that in a little under two hours I’ll be seeing Jamie.

Ding.

Jamie: I’ll have your Peppermint Latte with cream ready and waiting.

My mouth lifts, knowing he remembers my favorite Christmas drink. I put my phone on the counter and turn the water on.

Ding.

Jamie: I love you.

Okay, that last text was completely worth the delay.

My lips expand into a full grin, and I type back without hesitation.

Me: I love you, too.

I hum Holly Jolly Christmas as I finally step into the shower.

I pull into a spot in front of Espresso Yourself and turn off the engine. As I shut the car door, I get a text. It’s from Jessica.

Jessica: How come you didn’t tell me you were meeting up with my brother at Espresso Yourself?

I shake my head and laugh as I respond.

Me: Because I figured I’d tell you when I saw you for the wedding gown fitting.

Me: I will also have more to tell you than just Jamie and I are meeting up.

Jessica: Oh.

Jessica: Yeah.

Jessica: Good Point.

Jessica: You still should’ve told me though.

There’s that grumpy best friend I know and love. I smirk as I ignore her grumpiness.

Me: See you in a little bit.

Jessica:

I toss my phone and keys in my purse, and head to the entrance.

“Evie,” Jamie’s voice calls out right as my hand reaches for the door handle.

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