Me
She’s working. I totally forgot.
Daphne
Would you want to come to Nathan’s dad’s for dinner? I’m sure he wouldn’t mind. He’s really cool.
Daphne
I’d invite you to my parents’, but I was hoping they could get some more one-on-one time with Nathan.
Did I want to hang out with Brandon’s family?That felt like crossing a line, but, on the other hand, we were bound to be put in these types of situations if he and I continued our little arrangement. Plus, Daphne and Nathan seemed like the real deal.Fuck it.
Me
Okay, I’m in as long as his dad is okay with me crashing the party.
Daphne
Yay! It’ll be nice to have some more estrogen in that house for once. I’ll ask and get back to you, but I’m sure it’ll be fine. See ya at work tomorrow?
Me
Unfortunately.
Daphne
Me
I backed out of our messages and reopened my thread with Brandon.
Me
Okay, let me know when you want me to come in, and I’ll check my schedule.
Brandon
Would it be out of the question for you to come in on Christmas Eve morning? If you have plans, we can do it another day, but I’m booked until after New Year’s right now.
Me
Funny you mention Christmas Eve, because Daphne sort of invited me to your dad’s place for dinner that night.
Brandon
That’s perfect! We can work on your tattoo beforehand, and then I can drive you.
This seemed too much like a date, but I decided I needed to just go with it. We had set our boundaries—or at least I had—and I needed to trust that Brandon would respect them.
Me
Okay, sounds like a plan. Let me know what time you want me at the shop.
Brandon
Will do.
Brandon
