Page 101 of Meet Me In The Dark

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Me:You found your gift?

Julian:I found something.

Me:They’re my best pair, so make sure you bring them home to me.

Julian:You’re lucky I was alone when I found them. I’d have to kill any poor bastard who got to look at them.

Me:Missing me already?

Julian:I’m looking at a lacy scrap of fabric that belongs to you. I’m not sure “missing” is the right word.

Me:Should I be concerned about the structural integrity ofyour hotel room?

Julian:Depends. Are you planning to replace the chair I’m going to break later?

Me:Julian!

There’s a long pause. My screen stays stubbornly blank, until…

Julian:If you think I’m getting on the jet early just to prove a point, you’re absolutely right.

Me:First class not good enough for you?

Julian:The last time one of us got on first class, Nathan got off with a fiancée. Hence the jet.

Me:What?

Julian:Long story. I’ll tell you another time. Tell me what you’re wearing.

Me:Such a stalker.

Julian:Celeste, I’m having withdrawals here.

Me:Sweatpants and a hoodie.

Julian:Liar.

Me:Fine. Leggings and a sweater.

Julian:And underneath?

Me:Wouldn’t you like to know?

Julian:I would. That’s why I asked.

Me:Underwear.

Julian:What kind?

Me:The kind you won’t be getting your hands on until you get back.

Julian:When I get home, I’m going to take these panties out of my suitcase and put them exactly where they belong.

Me:Which is?

Julian:Around your hips. Right before I take them off with my teeth.

Me:Five days is a long time, Julian.

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