“I love you, too.”
“Merry Christmas. Oh, and don’t forget to text your wife and tell her you love her as well.”
“Merry Christmas. And don’t tell me what to do,” I say, holding up my middle finger.
She grins and flips me off in return before slipping out the door, and I pick up my phone as soon as she’s gone.
Landry
Hi. I’m sorry about earlier. I figured you knew by now, but I’m staying at my dad’s place for the night.
Daisy
I’m just glad to hear you’re safe.
How are you feeling?
Landry
Cold. Lonely.
Missing you.
How are you?
Daisy
Same.
Landry
I’ll be back in the morning, I promise.
Daisy
You gosh darn well better be.
Landry
Daisy Colette LaFleur … I’m gonna need you to watch your language, young lady.
Daisy
Why don’t you get over here and make me?
I gulp and shake my head as I stare down at the phone, my heart racing and my stomach burning with desire. Then I toss the blankets aside and allow my feet to hit the ground before I think better of it.
“Dammit, Landry,” I mutter to myself before I take a few calming breaths and swing my legs back into the bed.
Landry
We’ll talk in the morning, Blondie. Have my coffee ready early.
Daisy
I told you I’d make you a morning person.
Landry
