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“He lives in Hawaii?” Her eyes widen. “On second thought, go ahead and hook me up.” She laughs.
“Lord.” I snort. “You are too much.”
“Is he good looking?”
So predictable.
“I told Harris you’d ask me that.” I laugh. “And the answer is yes. He is Harris’ brother, after all.”
“You never know. Maybe Harris got all the good genes. Haven’t you ever seen Twins with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito?”
“That was a movie, Hannah.”
“Yeah, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen.”
“Well if it helps, I have seen a picture of him. He looks a lot like Harris. Only he’s not quite as tall and he’s broader. So, are you in or not? I told Harris I’d let him know as soon as possible so he can make arrangements with Everett.”
“Everett.” She thinks on the name. “Well, his nameishot, so that’s a start.” Another pause. “Okay, count me in. But if he turns out being a DeVito, don’t expect me to hang around for dessert.”
“He’s not,” I promise. “But, noted.” I turn my attention to my phone when it vibrates in my lap.
Harris:I’m hurt that you’ll accept a ride from Hannah but wouldn’t accept one from me. You wound me, Blue.
I obviously can’t read his tone through text message but if I had to guess I’d say he’s messing with me.
Me:Well in my defense, I told her no. She’s just not as good of a listener as you.
“What’s he saying?” Hannah glances down at my phone.
“Would you please keep your eyes on the road? I’d like to get home in one piece.”
“Oh stop being so dramatic. What are you two talking about?”
“Nothing.” I lay my phone face down in my lap. “I just told him I was headed home.”
“Is he coming over tonight?”
“He wants to.” I blow out a puff of air.
“But you don’t want him to?”
“I don’t know. I do, but at the same time I don’t. Is that weird?”
“Not at all. In fact, it makes total sense.”
“What does?” I ask, not sure I follow.
“You want to see him because you like him. You don’t want to see him because you’re afraid you’re falling for him. That about cover it?”
“Pretty much,” I admit. I don’t have the energy to keep this charade up in front of Hannah. She knows me better than anyone. I shouldn’t be surprised that she can read me so well.
“I have to ask, would it be so wrong letting yourself fall for him? Would it really be the end of the world?”
“For me, yes. If I let myself continue on down the rabbit hole then I’m setting myself up to be hurt all over again. Or worse, I’ll end up hurting him.”
“Why would you hurt him?”
“Because I don’t want a serious relationship, Hannah. You already know this.”
