Page 85 of Me For You
She smiled giddily.“I like school.”
…and I like Somee, so it’s a win-win.
Rylee ran out of my room. I groaned, throwing the covers back so I could get my ass up. By the time I was done in the bathroom, dressed, and made it to the kitchen, Rylee had transformed from hair all over her head to neatly secured ponytails and ribbons that matched her uniform. She was animatedly telling Joy about her first day of school. Somee and I received the extended version when we picked her up yesterday. Joy was currently getting the crash course of scattered thoughts that started with “…oh and I also got to…”.
It was cute as hell and Joy was fully invested.
I filled the seat next to Somee and plucked a French toast bite from her plate. She watched it until it made it to my lips then lifted her matcha, smiling behind it. Once she had it back on the table, her hands were moving.
“There’s a whole pan of those over there. I’m sure Joy will make you a plate if you ask her.”
I glanced past Somee toward the kitchen.“We can’t share?”
Somee pushed the plate in front of me.
I chuckled because she wasn’t trying to accept that what was hers was mine and mine hers.
“We can grab something after we drop Rylee at school.”
“Or not?”
“I have it on good authority that you’re supposed to be chilling with me today.”
Her eyes rolled.“So I heard. Your game that weak that you have to use little kids to get women to spend time with you?”
I laughed.“When I want something, it’s by any means necessary. Call it resourceful.”
Rylee interrupted the moment, stepping in front of me.“We have to go so I’m not late.”
“How do you know you’re gonna be late? You don’t even know what time it is.”
She offered a full smile, holding up her wrist and bringing a purple butterfly watch into view.“Yes I do.”
“You have your book bag ready?”
She nodded.
“Go get your coat and hat so we can head out.”
“Okay,”she signed, then took off running.
“Will you need lunch?”Joy spoke and signed after stepping into view to make sure both Somee and I could see her clearly. I appreciated that she always made an effort to address both of us in situations like this. So far, Somee didn’t have any complaints but I would check in with her about Joy at some point. Rylee loved her so if Somee was cool with bringing Joy on permanently the job was hers.
“No, we have plans. Just dinner today.”I spoke and signed. Somee playfully rolled her eyes.
“Six for dinner?”Joy asked before her eyes moved between Somee and I.
“Six works, thank you.”Somee responded and then Joy nodded and was on her way back to the kitchen.
“We have plans?”
“Yeah, you’re chilling with me today.”
“Do I get to know what those plans are?”
“Crash course on Crescent Falls. You need to know your new city.” I winked and lifted from my chair to get my coat so we could leave before Rylee was dragging both of us up out of here.
“I’m not sure how I feel about mystery plans. Surprises aren’t really my thing.”
