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“I don’t know. Dickland!”
“Is that like the adult version of Disney Land?”
“Yes. So let’s go.”
“That’s just not me.” Well, it was for one night … and God was that incredible. But that cannot happen again.
“Maybe you need to branch out of your comfort zone.”
“I quit my job and moved across the country. I’m well out of my comfort zone, thank you very much.”
Mallory lets out an exaggerated breath. “Fine. I’ll make a deal with you. Tonight, we’ll watch Netflix. But tomorrow night, we go out.”
“Deal.”
Her eyes light up as I stand with our plates. “Really? Wow. You’re easy.”
“That’s what she said.” I wink and head for the kitchen, leaving Mallory cackling at the table.
After a Netflix marathon of You, I fall face-first into my pillow. I’m about to turn off my Wi-Fi for the night when I notice a text.
TJ: I’m sorry about earlier. Didn’t mean to send you running for the hills.
Me: No worries. I’m not on any hills.
TJ: Good. You’d probably end up tripping and rolling down one.
Me: You can’t see me but I’m scowling at you right now.
TJ: How do you know I can’t see you?
TJ: Okay, that sounded way less creepy in my head.
Me: Dude, don’t freak me out. I just watched a show about a stalker on Netflix with Mal.
TJ: Totally not a stalker.
Me: You’d be way too conspicuous. Like King Kong trying to hide behind a bush.
TJ: I’m better looking than King Kong.
Me: I don’t know. You’re definitely not as hairy.
Three dots bounce on my screen while TJ types his response. Then, they stop. I’m flirting with my boss. I know I shouldn’t be. I should say goodnight and go to sleep. Still, I can’t bring myself to end the conversation yet. I hold my breath when the dots reappear.
TJ: Thank you for your help this week. I’m glad I hired you.
Me: Happy to help.
TJ: Have you thought any more about the yoga class?
Me: I’m nervous.
TJ: Don’t be.
Me: Poof! You fixed me. It’s a miracle. ::eye roll::
TJ: You can’t see me but I’m scowling at you right now.
