Page 44 of Stay With Me

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The dumbass is so insufferable he doesn’t even realize when his phone falls out of his back pocket. He’s still hooting and hollering as I grab it off the ground and immediately see hismessages with Magnolia on the screen.

I shouldn’t look.I’m not looking.

Magnolia

Thanks again for having lunch with me yesterday and talking to me about Thor. I was thinking of texting him later, but I’m worried he’ll think I’m an obsessive psycho.

Landen

Nah, no more than usual. And you’re welcome, Maggie Magpie.

Magnolia

Sometimes I really wonder why I’m friends with you.

Landen

Because I’m the brother you never had and the only one who tolerates you.

Magnolia

Noah tolerates me just fine.

Landen

Then why aren’t you bothering her with any of this?

Magnolia

Because she’s in full wedding mode. The last thing she needs is me distracting her with my boy problems. Plus, she’s too goddamn happy and will ruin my self-loathing mood.

Landen

Wow, I’m glad I could be your second choice.

Magnolia

Technically, Thor would be if he was an option…

Landen

So I’m your THIRD? What the fuck? In that case, I’m about to go tell Thor everything…

Magnolia

Landen Michael, you wouldn’t!

Landen

LaLaLa…can’t hear you.

Magnolia

Real mature.

Landen

I’m very mature. Have you seen my eight-pack?

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