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“I think that ship has long since sailed,” I deadpan.
His laughter filters through the phone and warms me from the top of my head to the very bottom of my feet. It’s quickly become one of my favorite sounds in the world.
Which is why you need to take a step back,the little voice in my head chimes in. I silence her for the moment.
“Are you going to answer my question?”
“What question?”
“Your brother... Is he good looking?”
“God, I don’t know. How do you expect me to answer that? He’s my brother.”
“So. You have eyes.”
“I guess he’s a pretty good-looking guy. But he’s not me.” It dawns on me that I’ve actually already seen a picture of Everett on Harris’ nightstand, so I guess my question is kind of a moot point.
“Of course you would say that.” I shake my head and roll my eyes at the same time.
“You asked.”
“That I did,” I agree, deciding I need to wrap this up. I swear, I could talk to him for hours on end and never get bored. “I guess I should probably get off here. I told my mom I would cook dinner and it’s already almost six.”
“I didn’t know you could cook.”
“I’m not that great at it but I know how.”
“So what you’re saying is that you’re going to cook for me sometime soon?”
“That is not what I was saying at all.” I laugh. “But if you really wanted me to, I guess I could maybe do that for you.”
“Will you do it naked?” he asks, completely serious.
“Excuse me?” I choke out.
“I’m just saying, it would be a lot more fun if you were naked, or maybe wearing nothing but an apron. Now that’s something I could get on board with.”
“Oh my god, I’m hanging up now,” I say, laughter dancing through my words.
“Fine.” He huffs playfully. “Will you let me know as soon as you land on Friday?”
“I will.”
“And I know you said you wanted to catch up on some sleep, but if that changes I’m keeping my evening open.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.” I smile. “I’ll talk to you later.”
“Okay.”
“Bye, Harris.”
“Bye, Blue.”
I wait until he disconnects the call before lowering the phone from my ear.
What I meant to be a casual conversation to prove to myself that I could talk to him and not go all starry eyed completely backfired. There’s no denying it at this point. I’m into him. Like,reallyinto him. Lying to myself about it is getting me nowhere.
They say acceptance is the first step.
