Page 64 of Holding You
He gets to work, somehow pulling up a screen that reminds me of a really old video game and typing in code.
“Are you going to watch me the entire time?”
I sigh and lean back.
“I’m just worried that I won’t get my files back.”
“Do you back them up?”
“I think just to the cloud or whatever comes with Apple.”
“We have other ways to access them if your computer is done for good.”
His fingers fly over the keyboard, and he keeps working.
Silence falls over us, so I send a text to the girls in the group. Maybe if I talk this out, I can stop internally obsessing and move on. I better go ahead and skip the small talk.
Ruby:
So, last week I pretty much gave Declan a lap dance.
Grace:
I LOVE how you never beat around the bush with anything.
Shay:
What!
Sadie:
O M G.
Brooke:
I thought you didn’t like him.
Ruby:
I don’t … or didn’t. I don’t know. Things lately have been quiet, and he’s … not that bad.
Quinn:
Group girls’ chats are my favorite.
Ruby:
The point is, I don’t know how to act now.
Brooke:
What do you mean? Have you not talked about it? Is he a good kisser?
Ruby:
We never even kissed! I just dry humped him until his daughter interrupted and ran to my room.
Sadie:
