Page 59 of Celebrities Don't Date Bookworms

“You’re crazy, Bay.”

“Crazy in love with you.”

I laughed and held a hand to my face to help cool it down despite being flushed red.

“Fine.”

“Fine?”

“We can meet in person... As long as you promise not to laugh when you see me.”

“I can’t think of a single reason why I would laugh at you,” he said seriously. “Now... Tell me a secret.”

What secret could I give that would ever come close to his? That would mean nearly as much as what he told me?

“My name...” I said. I hesitated before saying it aloud. This was the final piece of my identity that I had hidden from him—if he had my name, he could identify me, and even though I knew I’d agreed to meet him in person anyway, the idea of it still terrified me. But it was only fair that I shared with him too. “My name is Megan.”

“Megan,” he repeated. I liked the way it sounded in his voice. It was familiar, but I couldn’t think of why. “I like that. You have a pretty name, Megan.”

“I don't suppose you want to share yours?”

I didn't expect him to. My secret was my name, and he had already shared one for today.

“All in due time, Megan,” Bay said. “All in due time.”

Group name:I promise this isn’t a group chat, Dad

Members:Ni-Ni, Bay, Sharky, Tis Moi Luca, Not Zesty, Eggo

Tis Moi Luca

Ok I’m confused

EVERY Friday here is a half day?

Eggo

Yep

You’re just realizing this now?

Didn’t you start school like two weeks ago?

Sharky

Ignore him he’s stupid

Tis Moi Luca

What did I ever do to you Fi

Sharky

You used up all the hot water this morning

Tis Moi Luca

Oh

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