Tiffany hugged her again.“And I love you, too, babe.And I’m happy for you – happy with you.Are you here for the talk?”
“No!I mean, I know we’re going to have to have it at some point soon.I’m spending more and more time over there with Jake and …” Savannah blew out a sigh.
“Hey, don’t give yourself a hard time,” said Tiffany.“I told you I’m happy for you, and I mean it.Of course I’m sad for me — you’re the best roommate I’ve ever had.But it’s not as though you’re moving away from town.I’ll still get to see you sometimes.We’ll still get to hang out when you can.”She made a face.“Whenever you have five minutes to spare with that pesky job of yours.How’s the assistant manager trial going?”
Savannah shrugged, and Tiffany nodded sagely.
“What’s that look for?”Savannah asked.“You don’t think I’m cut out for it?”
“No, I don’t.And don’t look like that — I know damn well you could do it standing on your head if you wanted to.But you can’t do it and enjoy it, let alone love it.”
“Yeah, you’re right,” said Savannah.“But it’s a good opportunity.”
“In some ways, maybe.But I don’t think it’s a good one for you.”
“Josh said the exact same thing this morning.”She dug in her bag and pulled out a foil-wrapped package.“He made pancakes this morning — and he made far too many.”
Tiffany snatched the package with a smile.“And he sent them over for me?Is he auditioning?”
“Auditioning?”
“Yeah.Isn’t that what our talk is going to be about?You need to move out of here – and like I already said, yeah, it makes me sad – but more importantly, it’s awesome for you.So, get over any guilt you’re feeling, and let’s move on.A little birdie has been twittering about Josh maybe needing a place to stay.”
Savannah rolled her eyes even as she laughed.“You’ve been talking to Harvey.”
“I have,” said Tiffany.“Isn’t he awesome?I thought he was going to be one of those grumpy old men — all crabby and closed-minded.”
“Oh, he’s far from that,” said Savannah.“I told you he’s awesome.”
“I know, but you’re much more tolerant than I am.I figured it was just you.But I get it now — now that I know him.He’s awesome.”
“He is, but I’m not thrilled that he came talking to you about this whole deal.”
“Oh, give him a break.He’s only trying to smooth the way for you.And he cares about you – and about Josh.”She looked thoughtful.“He’s Josh’s grandpa, isn’t he?”
“He is – he’s Sadie’s dad.”
“Right, I like her too, but anyway back to the matter at hand.I’m not mad at Harvey and I’m not mad at you.He has a point that it’s logical.I’m going to have a spare room going when you officially move over there.Josh is going to feel weird about staying with you two lovebirds, so it makes sense for him to take your old room here.I don’t have a problem with it if that’s what he wants to do.In fact, it could be really good – I could pick his brain about all this online marketing stuff.One of the high school girls in the salon was telling me that people make big money with YouTube channels.I could do beauty tutorials and nails…” Her voice trailed off and she grinned.“You know me — always full of ideas.”
“I do.”
“But you think I’d drive Josh nuts?”Tiffany asked, looking suddenly serious.“I wouldn’t bug him all the time.And you can tell him that I’m neat and not a terrible roommate.”
“You’re a wonderful roommate.You’re the best roommate I’ve ever had.”
“You too.I’m going to miss you, babe.”
“I’m going to miss you as well.But like you said, it’s not as though I’m moving away.We’ll just have to make sure we make an effort — have a regular weekly date or something.”
“Oh, I’d love that,” said Tiffany.Then she laughed.“I’d love to go on a date again, and it seems like you’re my only hope.”
“Don’t give me that,” said Savannah.“You’d have plenty of offers if you wanted them.You’re just holding out for Brayden, aren’t you?”
“I am — even though I probably shouldn’t.He’s not interested, and I’ll just die lonely, old, and alone.”
Savannah slapped her arm.“You’ll do no such thing.I’ve told you before — I don’t think it’s that he’s not interested.More that he doesn’t actually believe you’re into him.”
Tiffany huffed.“Well, if you really think that’s true, I might just have to up my game.”
