Page 206 of Mountain Grump

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I situp from my lounging position on the couch.

Me: Perfecting dessert popcorn.

I wanted to text Ethan all day.

Actually, I wanted to ask him if he’d come over tonight. Or ask if I could go to him. But I didn’t want to come off as needy.

So, instead of spending my evening with my hot husband, I’m spending it alone.

Again.

Good Boy: What’s dessert popcorn?

Me: Regular popcorn but you add melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar.

I look down at the sugar crystals sprinkled all over my pajamas.

Me: It’s a little messy. But worth it.

Good Boy: I’m putting in my official request to try this.

Me: What are you doing tonight?

I feel a surge of hope that his answer will beyou. But he dashes that hope a second later.

Good Boy: About to teach a class on water conservation.

My brows lift.

Me: Wow. That’s nerdy.

Me: Kidding.

Me: Really, that’s cool.

Me: Sorry. I didn’t mean to call you nerdy.

Good Boy: Dammit, Starlight. You made me laugh out loud, and now everyone in the room is staring at me.

Me: Sorry.

Good Boy: You’re not sorry.

I grin down at my phone.

Me: I’m not sorry.

Good Boy: Such a pest.

Me: What does Starlight mean?

Good Boy: I’ll tell you later.

Good Boy: Now wish me luck.

Me: Good luck, Husband.

Sighing, I set my phone down on the couch cushion beside me.

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