But as my gaze dropped to the key, I couldn’t deny the warmth swelling in my chest. Maybe I wasn’t all the way there—but he’d met me step for step in every way.
So maybe… just this once… I could meethim.
I picked up the key, letting it dangle from my index finger, and finally noticed the keyring attached. Large and shapedlike an old motel tag, its teal enamel coating shimmered in the morning light. One side read Est. 2025, but when I flipped it over, I let out a breathy laugh.
Love Shackstood out in metallic gold letters against the teal.
Magnolia
Love Shack?
Taylor
Hey! You picked it up, that’s progress!
Magnolia
How do you know I hadn’t picked it up before now? Hmmmmm?
Taylor
Because that would have been the first thing you sent me, sunshine.
Magnolia
Shouldn’t you be, I don’t know, saving lives orsomething?
Taylor
Probably.
Magnolia
Worst. Doctor. Ever.
Taylor
I really should go, though. Text you later?
Magnolia
You better.
Taylor
Have you stopped spiraling?
Magnolia
Maybe…
Are you sure this thingworks?
Taylor
Guess you’ll have to use it and find out. *winking kiss emoji*
See you later, sunshine.