Page 58 of Not Your Girl
Like I always say, I think I was a witch in a previous life.
Me
Why did a bag of red gummy bears, two packages of lemon Oreos, three different potato chip flavors, a case of Diet Pepsi, and an empty mug just appear at my doorstep?
Elliot
Probably because you insisted on going home tonight instead of sleeping in my bed again. I wanted to make sure you had all the snacks you needed.
Me
You already fed me like an hour ago. I feel like I should tell you again that those tacos you made were the best tacos I’ve ever had.
Elliot
That was dinner. If I know you, you sat down at your computer as soon as you got home, and you’ll lose track of time and eventually start looking around for a midnight snack. You need sustenance for all that brilliance. I provided the sustenance.
Me
When you’re right, you’re right. I had an idea on the way home for the search function for Genesis I wanted to test out.
Elliot
The search function is already perfect.
Me
I know, but this could make it even more perfect.
I should probably be doing actual work for actual school, but I needed to do this first.
Elliot
If it makes you feel better, I should be writing an article I have due in two weeks, but instead I’m sifting through early 1900s British military rolls and all those London property records you pulled for me.
Me
Am I the weird one if I say that sounds like fun?
Elliot
If you are, I am too. I’m loving every damn minute of it.
Me
We’re going to find him. I know we will.
Elliot
We will.
No one else I would rather solve a hundred-year-old family mystery with than you, Mystery Girl.
Me
You’re really going to keep calling me that? Even after this weekend.
Elliot
