Erin
Just bought nine books. Don’t judge me.
I smile, despite myself, and type back.
What kind? Are there pictures?
Erin
Ha! No. Mystery. Puzzle-based ones. I like solving them before the detective does.
Of course you do.
Erin
What’s that supposed to mean??
Means you can’t resist a challenge, lass. Including me.
Three dots appear, disappear, then appear again. Finally:
Erin
You’re not a challenge. I can read you like a book. Get it?
I actually laugh out loud.
That must mean you like me.
Erin
I tolerate you.
You kissed me.
Erin
That was a moment of weakness.
I’m ignoring you now.
No you’re not. You can’t. You’re gone on me.
Erin
Mm. Aye. Perhaps.
Then stop texting back.
I don’t want her to though.
Another long pause. Then:
Erin
Fine. You win. This time.
I’m still grinning when I look up and realize they’re both staring at me like I’ve grown a second head.
