Page 60 of The Enemy Face Off

Evie:Other physical signs—symptoms?—include: smiling, laughing, relaxed posture, and calm breathing.

Beth:I…don't know.

Evie:Don't know or not ready to deal?

Beth:The last part.

Evie:Fair enough. There's no pressure.

Hannah:There really isn't. Look at me and Culver.

Evie:Or me and Fraser…Or Summer and Bear?

Summer: Not this again. Let's keep moving.

Amiel:I'll keep it moving. Beth, what was it like when he came to your room this morning? Or, wait, did you go to his? Was it awkward?

Oh, yeah. Imaaayhave possibly kinda accidentally overlooked telling my friends Milo and I were forced to share a room.

Oops.

Beth:So about that. Funny story, actually. When we got to the motel, they only had one room left so we were forced to share.

Amiel would like to switch to video chat

I hit decline because even though Milo is in the bathroom, that is still way too close. The last thing I need is him walking in on an avalanche of excited screaming from my girlfriends.

Beth:Sorry, Amiel. I can't talk. He's showering.

Amiel:Fair enough. I only have one question to ask anyway, and the answer to this question will tell me everything I need to know.

I groan.

As a fellow romance reading junkie, I have a hunch I know what she's going to ask.

Beth:Go ahead.

Amiel:I'll make it real simple.

Amiel:You like multiple choice, right?

I groan loader.

Beth:Sure.

Amiel:Okay…

Amiel:In that case…

Amiel:How many beds are in the room you shared with Milo. Option A: 1. Option B: 2.

Beth:Option A.

Before I'm on the receiving end of a lightning-round inquisition, I quickly tap out a lie.

Beth:Guys, Milo is coming out of the bathroom. I have to go.

Amiel:Ooh, go, go! Can't wait to get the FULL details.

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