Page 56 of On Cloud Nine

“You’re right. Let’s go see them right now.” I divert us from the path of our scheduled hike.

It’s time to break free from the should-do’s and start letting myself off my own leash.

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Molly

I kissed Matthew.

I sendthe message to the group chat and immediately want to take it back, but I need to talk to someone. The first two kisses with Matthew I could write off as being pretend, but something about this one was different.

Avery

This seems like phone call worthy news!

Lily

Ummm, excuse me? Details. NOW.

Avery

When?

Molly

On Saturday.

Lily

You’ve held on to this information for two days????!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Avery

How was it?

Molly

Pleasant.

Lily

That’s the kind of word you use to describe a hug with your grandparents

I need more

Molly

It happened in the library.

Lily

What section?

Molly

Romantasy, between the letters S and T.

Lily

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