Page 3 of Dating Her Brother's Best Friend

I stare at the screen for a moment, expecting… something. I don’t even know what! It’s ridiculous. Email isn’t magic. This one feels a little magical, though.

“You’re ridiculous,” I mutter to myself, shaking my head as I push my laptop screen closed so I don’t sit here, obsessing over it when I still have things to do.

I quickly snatch up Harmony’s note, scanning it again.

And then I grab my phone, my hands shaking as I send a text to Jeremy.

Me

What are you doing?

Three little dots appear as he types his response.

Jeremy

Finishing up for the day. Why?

Me

I need a favor.

Jeremy

What’s up?

Me

Can we meet?

Jeremy

I’m having dinner with Asa tonight at Midnight Brew. Come.

I shiver as I read his text. That single word isn’t a request. It’s a command.Come.How many times have I dreamed about hearing him say that to me? Growling it in my ear?

Jeremy

Is everything okay?

Me

Yeah. But I need your help with something Simon-related.

Jeremy

FML. What’d he do this time?

“Hey.” Harmony pops her head into my office, her brows furrowed. “You have time to discuss our favorite pint-sized problem?”

“Yep. I was just about to come find you.” I motion for her to come in before glancing at my phone again. “One second.”

Me

I’ll explain at dinner. See you then.

Jeremy

See you, sweets.

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