Page 41 of Breakaway to You

I’m really hoping the rest of your list gets better.

Zeke

Ouch. I thought that was a good one.

Piper

You are nice to look at. I’ll give you that.

Zeke

I’ll take it.

I was giving him a hard time, but secretly I was loving every second of our texting. The smile permanently on my face was proof of that. And from Zeke’s vantage point, I was sure he could see it. So much for keeping my thoughts and feelings to myself. My face was giving everything away.

Zeke

The second thing that is better to think about is…

Texting with The Zeke Man.

Piper

I don’t hate it.

Zeke

Progress.

Was it odd how much fun I was suddenly having? The bus ride could double in time at this point, and I wouldn’t even care.

Zeke

The third thing that is better to think about is…

Spending time with The Zeke Man.

Piper

I’m sensing a theme here.

I heard his chuckle from across the aisle, and it sent warm tingles through me, knowing I’d made him laugh.

Piper

Let me guess—the fourth thing that is better to think about than work is…

Talking to The Zeke Man.

Zeke

I was going to say…

Kissing The Zeke Man.

I almost dropped my phone. I fumbled to keep hold of it so it didn’t go clattering to the bus floor.

I swallowed and typed back, already wondering if what I was typing was a mistake. My fingers continued to type out the message anyway.

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