Page 99 of The Foul Out

I opened my eyes and looked up at his face. “You know you don’t have to be perfect to make me want to spend time with you, right?” He was already too good. Too perfect. It was almost hard to keep up with.

“I know.” He rinsed the soap out of my hair, every move gentle. And then leaned forward, pressing his lips against my forehead. “But I want to try. You deserve it.”

My heart stuttered, and when it went back to its normal beat, it felt different.

And it was, because Kyle Bosco had wormed his way into my heart in a way that was irreversible. I was head-over-heels in love with him. And I had no idea what to do with that.

December23

Crabby: You’re cute but I wouldn’t quit the day job for a writing career.

Me: Aww I thought that was a good one.

Crabby: I’m not sure drabby is even a word.

Me: Screenshot of Google definition of drabby.

Crabby: Okay I stand corrected.

December 24

Crabby: Okay I take it back. Your writing might not be that bad.

Me: That was not sexy…

Crabby: I’m eating breakfast with the kids. It feels wrong to sext with you right now.

Me: Rain check?

Crabby: Maybe…

December 25

Me: Merry Christmas. I hope you guys have a fun morning.

Crabby: Pictures of the kids opening presents.

Crabby: You got them new jerseys and plane tickets to Florida to watch you play?

Me: I need you guys there for our first spring game. The fourth ticket is so you can bring someone along to help with Piper. Maybe Ashley.

Crabby: Kyle…

Crabby: Selfie of Harper hugging a note to her heart smiling with watery eyes.

Me: You said all you wanted was time. So Instacart is dropping off groceries this week, and your car is scheduled for an oil change and tire rotation. They’ll pick it up from the parking lot of your apartment and bring it back with a full tank of gas. Cam is taking Piper to therapy tomorrow and Thursday (trust me this is as much a present for him as it is for you. He’ll never pass up an opportunity to see Ashley) and Zara is picking up Sam for playdates both mornings. I offered Jacki a bonus if she’d work tomorrow and Thursday for you. And my cleaning service will be at your place on Friday. This way, you should have two days of time to do whatever you want.

Crabby: You are amazing.

Crabby: And all I got you was lingerie and vodka-infused whipped cream.

Me:

Me: Do I get a picture at least?

Crabby: Pic of black lace one-piece and red lace bralette and thong.

Me: Damn what I wouldn’t give to see those on your body right now.

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