Page 50 of With You

Amelie

Have you ever thought of opening a conversation with hello?

I stifle my laugh, hoping Damien doesn’t look over and ask why I’m smiling at my phone.

River

Good evening, Amelie. May I ask you a question?

Amelie

Go ahead

River

Have you ever wanted to get a tattoo?

Amelie

Can’t say I have

River

What would you think if I got one?

Amelie

That’s your choice to make

I don’t care what you do with your body

River

I’d thought you’d be more concerned about my body

You seem to like it

Amelie

I’m blocking you

I cover my smile with a closed fist, almost considering going outside so I can call her and hear her voice instead. But that will definitely lead to Damien wondering what I’m up to.

River

I won’t say anything like that again

Amelie

You’re a terrible liar even through text

Why are you asking anyway? Are you getting one?

I wonder if Damien has told anyone else about his plan for today. Considering he didn’t even tell me until we were here, I highly doubt it.

River

Just curious