Page 54 of Catch Me
“The people in power made them political,” Tilian chimed in.
“Are you guys always together?”
“We’re the least chaotic of the gang.”
Roman snorted from his place at the island. I couldn’t hold back my own smile.
“Maybe do a workaround,” Roman suggested quietly. I raised my brows, encouraging him to go on. His eyes went to the phone on the counter. “Direct them to someone else’s page. They do the LIVE, and you stay hands off. Don’t even go on the video.”
“That’s a good idea.”
“Who’s that?” Sen asked. “Travis, do you have a secret boyfriend? I feel betrayed that you didn’t tell me.”
Roman looked down at his coffee, and it made me laugh. “No, my plus one will always be Tessa.”
“What’s your type?” Tilian demanded a little too aggressively.
“Men.”
“Boo. You’re boring. Light or dark hair?”
“Dark?”
“I am offended. Blonds are superior. Sen agrees.”
“Your boyfriend has dark hair.”
“Well, you can’t have two blonds in a relationship. It’s, like, a rule or something. Like me and Sen. We both prefer to bottom, so how does that work?”
“I mean, it’s Kai.” Sen countered.
“Fair point. It’s great either way, but there’s just something about being used like a common—”
“Alright, I’m gonna go,” I said. “See if Kai or West will host the LIVE for you. They have the most followers already, and I can make something directing people there without saying what it’s about.”
“Cool,” Sen replied. “I’ll text you.”
After I ended the call, I tried not to laugh as I shot Roman an apologetic look. “I’m sorry.”
He shook his head while he took a drink. “I’m not bothered.”
“Are you sure?”
“I’m sure.”
“Alright. Well, I’ll wear earbuds from now on.” I looked around with a frown. “If I can find them.”
“Where’s the last place you saw them?”
“If I knew that, they wouldn’t be lost.”
He laughed. “Okay. When was the last time you had them?”
I tapped my fingers on the counter and continued scanning the space. Something had to trigger a memory at some point.
“You don’t remember, do you?”
I narrowed my eyes and pointed at him. “You don’t get to judge me.”
