Page 50 of Famous Last Words
Keller: Robbie! That’s literally the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me.
I stare at her words, my brows knitting together. A hundred bucks of groceries is the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for her? Is she bullshitting me right now?
Me: Buying you a few groceries is the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for you?
Keller: Well, no. I mean… it’s more the sentiment behind it. If that makes sense?
Me: No. You’re gonna have to spell it out.
Keller: No one’s ever worried about me enough to care whether or not I look after myself. Other than my parents, of course.
I drag my teeth over my bottom lip as an unfamiliar feeling tugs in my chest.
Me: Not even Tadd?
Keller: Especially not him!
That pisses me off. I rub my stubbled chin, staring at her response, but before I can reply, another text comes through.
Keller: OMG.
Me: What??
Keller: Are we FRIENDS?
I feel my chest tighten, but I force myself not to overthink anything.
Me: Just say thank you, Keller.
Keller: Thank you, Keller.
I shake my head.
Me: Are you feeling better?
Keller: Yeah, a little better. Thanks.
Me: What are you doing right now?
Keller: I’m having a lazy John Hughes day.
Me: John Hughes day?
Keller: Yeah. I started The Breakfast Club. I’m currently in the middle of Sixteen Candles. And up next is Pretty In Pink.
Me: For the record I have no idea what you’re talking about.
Keller: Are you serious?
Me: …
Keller: Ok, no offense but I’m totally judging you.
Me: …
Keller: Anyway… what are you doing today?
Me: Right now, I’m getting my ass pounded.
