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“Kelsey likes her?”

“She definitely has feelings for Megs, yeah. I thought that was the case, but I was still surprised when she told me.”

“She’s never been into women at all?” Sophie asked.

“No. Not once has she been into a woman, according to her, and I’ve never seen her show any interest. Megan has been in love with her for years, though, so I’m worried.”

“But if they love each other, that’s good, right?”

“Yes, but Megs is dating someone for the first time in forever.”

“Do you think Kelsey would risk hurting her?”

“She doesn’t want to, but I get the impression that she’s really struggling, so she might tell her.”

“Maybe it’s for the best that Megan knows. It’ll allow her to make the decision for herself.”

“Yeah, maybe,” Bryce said. “Tell me about your interviews. You have a few lined up, right?”

“Can we talk about that when you get here?” Sophie asked.

“Sure. Is everything okay, though?”

“Yeah. I just don’t want to talk about work. I’d rather talk about you and me and our friends or what we’re going to do when you get here.”

“What doyouwant to do?”

“Just exist with you,” Sophie replied. “In the same place at the same time, no longer missing each other.”

“I want to touch you, Sophie. Even if it’s just a hug or holding your hand.”

“I want that, too.”

“Then, we’re clear on that,” Bryce said. “I will be hugging you when I first see you. Get prepared.”

Sophie let out a tired laugh and said, “I’ll do my best.”

“Good. Hey, Soph?”

“Yeah?”

“You should get some sleep,” Bryce suggested. “Text me when you wake up?”

“I will,” she replied with a smile.

“Good night, Sophia Santiago.”

“Good night, Bryce Wilburn.”

CHAPTER 18

“Ithink I left something at home,” she said.

“No, you didn’t,” Kelsey replied.

“No, you didn’t,” Megan added at the same time from the back seat, shifting until she was leaning forward in the gap between them. “You’re nervous, and it makes sense, but you have a plane to catch.”

“And you’re flying first class. You don’t want to miss that,” Kelsey said.

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