My eyebrows furrow. “I did not say that.”
There is no way I admitted that, right?
“And what girlfriends? I don’t date.”
The radio cuts off, and I’m still left wondering if I admitted that I liked her voice in my ear.
I didn’t, right?
Chapter Nineteen
TESSA
We didn’t get first,second, or third, but I’m still going to celebrate because the race ended so much better than I thought it would. It started rocky with Rome unfocused and agitated, but the more the car moved beneath him, the smoother things became.
Vinny's reckless driving didn’t deter Rome but, instead, encouraged him. It’s nice to know that he can manage his temper when it really matters.
I swipe out of the overly encouraging texts from my dad, his attempt at making sure I know he’s proud of me regardless, and move back to the sibling group text.
Beck changed the name of the group:It’s BahRaining Shots
Beck
Uber is arriving in 5 minutes.
I quickly type while shoving my foot in a heel.
Me
I’m not ready!
Noah
A raise of hands for who is surprised that Tess isn’t ready.
Graham
Who are you trying to impress?
Noah
Vinny?
Beck
My stomach knots.
I exit out of the group text and pull up a number I was forced to save in my phone. I click on Rome’s name.
Me
Did you tell my brothers about Vinny?
Just when I think we’ve turned over a new leaf, he goes off and does something like this?
Rome
No hello?
