Page 91 of The Snowball Effect

And it really did sound great.

She was eager –reallyeager – to meet Emma’s grandmother. She’d felt that way before she’d become aware of this tingling attraction.

Now, she felt even more excitement around meeting the woman who’d shaped Emma so completely!

Stunning Charlotte Thompson – 2:41 PM

Are you likening your sexual awakening to a national emergency?

Regan – 2:41 PM

It is for the sovereign nation of Regan C. Gallagher

Stunning Charlotte Thompson – 2:42 PM

Shockingly, I am unfamiliar with that country. I should clearly brush up on my world geography.

Regan – 2:42 PM

Yes. But FIRST – WHAT HAPPENS NOW

She was shocked and elated when she saw that Charlotte was writing back to her already.

Stunning Charlotte Thompson – 2:43 PM

What happens when you’re attracted to anyone? I assume you’ve had romantic encounters before?

Apologies. I do forget that figuring out women for the first time can be… scarier.

First, you need to decide if you want more. If not, then your quandary ends there. If you do, then you’ll need to discover if they want more.

DidRegan want more? She stared at Emma, who was also texting. Presumably her grandmother, to solidify their Friday plans.

Wanting more with Emma would make things infinitely more difficult.

They were forming a real friendship. Something that made Regan feelgood. Made her feel seen. Made her feel heard, funny, and useful.

They were roommates. Something blowing up could make living together incredibly awkward and uncomfortable. That had the potential to be very, very bad.

And yet…

Regan – 2:44 PM

And, if I did decide I want more… what do I do next?

Stunning Charlotte Thompson – 2:45 PM

You’ll need to figure out if she feels the same attraction. Subtle looks and touches can usually do the trick. Figure out what she’s looking for, what she likes. It can all be very casual.

Regan – 2:45 PM

aye aye cap’n. Appreciated. Seriously

She slipped her phone into her back pocket as she slipped that tidbit of information into the back of her mind.

Because she didn’t know what to do about this attraction. And she really didn’t know how Emma would respond to it.

Probably not well, Regan could admit to herself. Whichshouldhave dampened the electrified draw she was feeling the longer she stayed in the same vicinity as Emma, breathing in the subtle scent of her shampoo.

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