Page 87 of The Nicest Thing
"Absolutely not," Honor said."I hate those."
"Me too," Charlie said."The miscommunication trope is so overused.They should've just talked to each other and all would be well."
Honor nodded."Talking really helps."
"But in real life," June cut in, "it's not always like that.Sometimes, it's hard to speak your truth.You know?"
"Good point."
"Especially if the truth is you're in love with someone who's off-limits."
June laughed quietly.
"Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything."
Emmy patted her thigh."Told you already.I knew you and Baylor were meant to be.I forgive you for breaking girl code and going after my brother."
"You're the best friend ever," June deadpanned.
"I know," Emmy said, ignoring the sarcasm, and added, "but yeah, I guess the truth can be a minefield."
I nodded.
Especially when your truth is that you're in love with your best friend.A best friend who instead of asking you to be anything real had requested you be her fake husband for a day.My lips turned down.True, Rose had asked…but only after I offered.
Maybe she was waiting for me to make the first move.
Could it be that simple?
I glanced at her as the talk continued.
"Saying I love you isn't easy for everyone," Maisie murmured."That struggle read real to me."
"Same here," Charlie said.
"But the MMC was so obvious," Emmy put in."His intentions were clear."
"Yeah, but saying I love you first," Rose said, blowing out a breath, "when you're not sure how the other person feels—or even when you are—that's tough."
"Well, one of them needed to be brave.That's all I'm saying."
"And risk ruining their entire relationship?"
Rose shook her head.
"Sorry, Emmy, I get why they played it safe."
"Playing it safe is one thing.But you shouldn't let fear stand in the way of true love."
"But what if that fear is actually trying to protect you from making a really stupid mistake?"
"Finn agrees with me.Right, Finn?"My sister met my eyes with a pointed look."When you find your person, that's it.Game over.Mom always says: To hit a homerun, you've got to swing for the fences."
I nodded, letting her know I got the message."Love is worth the risk."
"Exactly, little brother."
"Not so little anymore," June joked then reached over to poke my biceps."What the what, Finn?Where've you been hiding these?"
