“Now, I go in there and try to do some damage control. She was pretty shaken, and there’s a lot to process. And then, well, maybe I’ll have to take her to hockey tomorrow. Seems like I need to check out her coach.”
Why would I even say that?
I open the door. “Thanks for today. I had a great time.”
“No need. See you soon, Beauty?”
See you soon, beast, I want to reply, but I don’t. I get out, close the door, and wave bye as I head into the house.
22
A COOL GUY. I LIKE HIM
Starting Over by Chris Stapleton
Natalie
Bella is finally settledin her room. We talked about how much she scared me today, and to let me know she’s okay next time. She apologized, and then she spiraled over her period. We talked more, we ate a pint of ice cream—pistachio for her, salted caramel core for me—and made a plan for tomorrow. She’s in pain, so a hot compress, pain killers, and ‘13 Going on 30’, and eventually, she’s asleep. I finally have a chance to check on my phone that’s been buzzing for the past three hours.
Roe:
Natalie, I see your sim at home. Is the date over?
Allie:
Leave her alone. She’ll tell us when she’s ready
Cara:
Are you happy? OMG, Natalie, are you fucking him? Please tell me you’re fucking
Roe:
Natalie doesn’t fuck, Cara. She makes love
Cara:
I bet Natalie is kinky as shit
Allie:
You two are impossible leave her alone
Natalie:
Sorry, I’m back
Roe:
Were you fucking?
I smile at how crass she is.
Natalie:
No. It actually wasn’t a date, I don’t think, number 1, and number 2, Bella got her period, and we had to go get her
Allie:
