Page 96 of Not Catching Love

“I’ll be counting the days,” he promises. “I’m coming back to you, bug. Always. Don’t forget that.”

I swear to fucking Bertha, I will try.

PART THREE

AUGUST

Xander:

Is it home time yet?

Derek:

I’ve only just boarded the plane.

Xander:

So …?

Derek:

Four months. We can do it.

Xander:

You’re really overestimating my impulse control.

Derek:

I miss you too, bug. I really miss you too.

SEPTEMBER

Derek:

A cute cat adopted me today.

Xander:

Tell that fucker I said to back off.

Derek:

Too late. She’s claimed me. Though, I won’t be surprised if she’s taste-testing me before gathering her rabble army to maul me.

Xander:

Tell her I’m the only one allowed to do any mauling.

Derek:

Are you … jealous of a cat?

Xander:

Of course I am. She gets to spend time with you and I don’t. Bring her home and I’ll cut off her tail.

Derek:

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