Page 15 of Run, Little Bunny

“What would you think if your wife said Aaron or Chad are cute?” Nicholas tests.

“They are cute … cute, pretty boys.”

I sip my beer as the guys continue their debate. My thoughts drift back to Annawho isverycute.I can’t stop thinking about her, about how I want to make her feel special, like the only girl in the world.

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Sunday, April 20th

My phone buzzes, and I groan. It’s still dark out.Who’s texting me?I pat my hand on my nightstand, trying not to move my body, until I feel my phone. Grabbing it, I blink one eye open.

Unknown Number

There’s something for you outside your door.

It’s barely seven thirty in the morning. I’m guessing this text is from my mystery bunny … Buttons. I hope, at least. I’ve been getting anxious that I haven’t heard from him since we kissed yesterday.

Anna Clark

I do not get up this early.

Unknown Number

Nothing is perishable. Get it when you wake up for the day.

Anna Clark

I’m too curious now.

Smiling, I roll out of bed and open my door.An Easter basket!Picking it up, I take it inside my small, one-bedroom apartment and sit on the couch. Sorting through the items, this is so freaking cute. There’s a bunny ears headband, easter candy, fuzzy bunny socks, a bottle of champagne, and a card. Opening the card, there’s a print of the photo of me kissing Buttons on the cheek and the same terrible handwriting from the last note.

“Hoppy Easter! Buttons is off duty now. I’ll be picking you up at five on Tuesday.”

Smiling, I call the unknown number, and it doesn’t even ring twice before it answers.

“Morning,” I hear his voice, the same voice of the guy I kissed yesterday. Relieved I don’t have a stalker, just a stan, I giggle.

“A little creepy you know my apartment number.”

“My friend owns the building.”

“Well … I like that you’re a little creepy.”

“I think the word you’re looking for is cute.”

I make a scrunch face, not that he can see it through the phone. But I love this banter.

“It’s very sweet. Too sweet. Makes me wonder why you’re too single.”

He chuckles, and it’s silent for a moment.

“I’m looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday … without the mask,” I say.

“I can’t wait.”

“So … what are you up to today?”

“Family stuff. Going to have dinner at my parents’ house and see my sisters and their families.”

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