“Dammit, there is no way we’re going to make it.”
“You don’t know that. We…” The whole sky opens up, and sheets of rain hit the outside of my car and my mattress. “I’m sorry, babe,” she says.
“Should we try to turn around and find cover?” Logan asks. “I think there’s a gas station about a half a mile in the other direction.”
“No, that seems pointless. It’s already getting soaked. It hasn’t rained like this in weeks.” I rub my hands down my face.
“I’m sorry,” Logan says. “I’ll help pay for a new mattress. If my mom hadn’t needed me to handle that fucking squirrel yesterday, this wouldn’t have happened.”
“It’s not your fault. What are the chances?” I laugh. “I guess once we’re moving again, let’s head to the dump. I’llorder a new one when I get back to Tanner’s. The couch will be fine for a couple more nights.”
How fucking perfect.
My mattress got caught up in the rain, so if you find me on the couch again tonight that’s why.
Tanner :
Noooo that sucks
Yeah, I ordered a new one, but it won’t be here for a few days.
Tanner :
I’ll be working late trying to get this proposal done
Tanner :
You should take my bed
No, thanks. I’m fine on the couch.
Tanner :
I wish you would just take the bed
Tanner :
I don’t mind
Tanner :
I swear
I wasn’t telling you so that you’d offer. Just didn’t want you to get a jump scare when you got back later. Really, it’s okay.
Tanner :
So stubborn
CHAPTER 18: 100% AUTHENTIC FOAM
TANNER
When I’ve gotten home the past few nights, Wren has already been asleep on the couch with Dolly curled up at her feet. The blanket she brought with her somehow always found its way on the floor next to the couch, so each night I picked it up and covered her with it before heading to my own bed and passing out.
Work has been a lot. I hate that I haven’t really gotten to spend time with my new roommate, worried that it’s not helping her impression of me.
I was supposed to meet with my dad this morning about the new proposal I worked on all weekend, but he didn’t show. Once again my calls went unanswered, and my texts went unread.
