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Alec steps in next to Nathan, his expression soft. “I’ll look out for him,” he says. “I promise.”
As I walk to my gate, a dull ache settles into my heart,and I intuitively know it won’t disappear until I see him again.
If this is what it feels like to have afakerelationship with Nathan, it’s maybe better if this is all that ever happens.
I’m not sure I could survive a real one.
CHAPTER 14
PARKER, SUMMER, AND NATHAN
Parker
Summer! Nathan! Good news! Your videos are trending, and people are LOVING the two of you together. And #TameTheBroodingBeast is slowly fading into the background. You did it! Hooray!
Summer
That IS great news! How were the fans in Cleveland?
Parker
As enthusiastic as the ones in Chicago but with less touching. And fewer naughty signs. Unless I missed something?
Nathan
Fans were fine. Nothing that crossed any lines. I did have several people ask me where you were, Summer. They seemed disappointed you weren’t there.
Parker
That’s actually part of why I’m texting you both. I would love to schedule some sort of low-key public outing where we know you’ll see lots of fans. The people want to see you together! I don’t think you’ll have to keep this up long, but if we can just keep the positivity trending a few weeks longer, that would be amazing.
Nathan
Define low-key and public.
Parker
I was thinking you could go ice skating at the community rink. There wouldn’t be a huge crowd if you go on a weeknight, but the people who ARE there will definitely recognize you.
Summer
Only trouble? I don’t know how to skate.
Parker
For real?
Summer
For real. I’ve never even tried.
Parker
So…Nathan could teach you. Actually, I’m loving this idea more and more. Fans would eat it up.
Summer
What if I’m terrible at it? What if I fall and break my face? What if I look ridiculous?
