Page 11 of The Nicest Thing
Good question.
I just wished the answer wasn't using my best friend.
Even if Finn said he wants to be used.
I flushed.
If one of my characters said that, it definitely would have a hidden, romantic meaning.
In fact…
I jotted the note down to possibly use for later then turned to face Ana as she huffed.
"I wasn't trying to be pushy, Rose," she said."I'm curious.That's all."
I patted Ana's hand."I know, and I don't mind your questions."
"You don't?" she asked.
I shook my head, and her face relaxed.
"Okay, awesome.So…what did Finn offer you?"
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you," I mumbled.
"Finn?" Louis asked, coming out from the back room with a wide grin."Is that the new guy you're crushing on, Ana?"
"No."Ana scoffed."He's Rose's friend."
"Friend, huh," Carlos said then lifted a brow."How good of a friend are we talking about?"
Derek and Angelo chuckled while I shook my head.
"Don't be an idiot," Louis said with a frown then turned to me."Why haven't we ever met him?"
Because you'd try to scare him off, I thought.
"How long have you two been friends?" Angelo asked next."Is it serious?"
"If it is, you should invite him for family dinner," Derek said, and to my horror, he looked completely serious."You know Grandma Rose would want to meet him."
"And the rest of the family," Angelo added.
"Iwant to meet him," Louis said.
"Yeah, why don't you inviteFinnfor dinner," Carlos said, exchanging a look with my other cousins that I didn't trust for a second.He met my gaze and lifted his chin."By the way, is 'friend' code for boyfriend?Because if he wants to be with my cousin, he'll have to pass the test."
And that was my cue.
This reaction was exactly why I hadn't brought Finn around.
"Oh, would you look at the time," I exclaimed, pretending to examine my non-existent watch."I have to go, don't want to be late for book club."
The guys groaned—loudly—and Ana frowned at their over-the-top response.
"Do any of you want to join me?I know how much you love reading.It's going to be so much fun!"
My male cousins left real quick after that.
