Page 182 of Cross Check

“Thank goodness. Life would be boring without you around.”

We finish our meals, and there’s a picture in my head of Amelia here too. Joining us for dinner and laughing at Hannah’s stupid jokes. The two of them getting along and spending time together without me around.

It’s a far-off dream, something that might not ever come to life, but for one night, I pretend it will.

FIFTY-SIX

GRANT

Me

What time do you get in?

AG

In two hours. After we get to the hotel, I’ll Uber to your place.

Me

I can’t stop thinking about you, and I don’t care how pathetic that makes me sound.

AG

I like pathetic.

More so when you’re on your knees.

Me

I plan to spend a lot of time there tonight.

There’s a door in the back alley of my building. I’ll leave it propped open for you to sneak in.

AG

No one will see me?

Me

Nope. There aren’t any cameras back there. Only a questionable dumpster.

AG

Okay, good.

See you soon.

Me

Literally counting down the seconds.

I’m an anxious wreck.

It’s impossible to sit still, and an hour of reading through websites on ways to make losing your virginity more enjoyable hasn’t calmed me down. I’m out of my element, and it’s time to call in reinforcements.

Typing out a message to the guys, I heave a deep breath before hitting send.

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