Page 92 of The Bridges I've Burned

Are you my mommy now?

me

Your mom is a lot meaner than I am. What the fuck are you doing up?

Hendrix

What the fuck are you doing, texting me, if you didn’t think I was up? Also, I’m on East Coast time.

I snorted. East Coast time. What the actual fuck?

me

You can’t be on East Coast time. You were here for two days.

Hendrix

Tell that to my brain. Now, what the hell do you want?

me

Damn, Jet-lagged Hendrix is grumpy. I need advice.

Hendrix

Is it about Elena?

me

Maybe.

Hendrix

Okay, here is my advice…

me

…

Hendrix

Go ask your real brother for a change.

me

You are my real brother.

Hendrix

Aw, that’s sweet. But seriously. He’s literally right there and probably already caffeinated—which I am not. Go bond and shit.

me

Fine.

Hendrix

Now, who’s the grumpy one?

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