Page 57 of The Perfect Love

As we leave the field, I’m reminded again of my father’s lesson—to leave it all on the field. Today I left some of the weight in my chest behind, no doubt.

I love a lazy Sunday.

Even though playing ball with the guys was anything but lazy.

After that, though, I spent most of the afternoon on the back deck, hanging out with my friends and relaxing. Then I called my mom and let her ask me a million questions about Chelsea.

As I walk back into my room after dinner, my phone goes off.

And I’m thrilled when I see it’s a text from Chelsea.

Dream Girl: Have you started the book yet?

Dream Girl: I’m hooked. I’m on chapter 3. You better catch up so we can talk about it.

I flop on my bed and grab the book. Guess I’ll be up late reading. I’ll take any excuse to talk to her.

Me: I’m starting right now.

Dream Girl: Can’t wait to hear your thoughts.

Me: Should I live text you?

Dream Girl: Then how would you read? Send me your thoughts when you hit the end of the first chapter.

Me: Will do.

Me: Hey, Chels?

Dream Girl: Yeah?

Me: Can I see you tomorrow? Maybe eat lunch together?

Dream Girl: Like a date?

Me: Like more getting to know each other before our next date.

Dream Girl: Always thinking so highly of yourself.

Me: Or I’m just obsessed with you.

Dream Girl: Duh. Who wouldn’t be?

Dream Girl: I guess I could agree to lunch. Keep reading and we can discuss tomorrow. I’ll stop after chapter five.

Me: I’m in. See you tomorrow.

With that, I set my phone down and get lost in the book, excited to text her more, get to know her better, and hopefully let whatever is happening between us keep growing into something bigger.

9

Pinch Me

Chelsea

I laugh into mycoffee cup as I read my most recent text from Trevor.

Book Boyfriend: Just got to the first spicy scene. And the whole cafe got to hear a snippet because my headphone cord popped out.

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