“Wren! I am not!”
“He called you beautiful! Screw the Fuck It List,hewants to fuckyou!”
“You’re insufferable, do you know that?” I tease, taking my phone back from her grip.
“That’s why we’re friends! Now, how are we going to respond? Friendly? Sultry? Send nudes? What’s the vibe?” She’s practically vibrating out of her seat with excitement.
“Definitely not the latter.” I reopen the text, wondering how else to reply. Do I want to keep the conversation going? Am I just asking for attention knowing this can’t go anywhere?
Uh oh, I better warn the fire department. Last time this happened they weren’t very happy with me.
Henry
Last time?! You must have all the men in Ruby Lake falling at your feet… coming from a man in Ruby Lake begging to fall at your feet.
I roll my eyes with a smile as if he can see me. I can’t tell if this is just how he is or if it’s special toward me.
“What are you guys talking about? I’m having withdrawals!” Wren leans over my shoulder and I nudge her away, hiding my screen from her.
“Withdrawals? Of what? Men? You hate men.”
“I do nothatemen. I just prefer women and I’m having flirting withdrawals,” she sighs. “I miss getting attention.”
“Here, have at it while I go to the bathroom.” I pin her with a look. “But don’t make me regret it.”
She beams with excitement as I hand over my phone. The second I get to the bathroom, I immediately regret the decision to allow a tipsy Wren have access to text Henry on my behalf—the same guy she has clearly stated she wants in my bed.
When I walk out of the bathroom, I see Wren giggling like a little girl and I’m scared to know what they’re talking about. Sneaking up behind her and peeking over her shoulder, I scream.
“Wren!” I snatch my phone from her as she’s about to press send on a text that says, “I can make your dreams come true.”
Haha, not exactly, but I do love a man begging for me.
Henry
Beg, I will. On my knees, all fours, I’ll bark like a dog if you need me to.
Henry IDon’tKnowYourLastName, are you allowing me drag you along with me this summer?
Henry
Dreams really do come true in Ruby Lake don’t they?
Also, my last name is Bellwood. It’s confusing but mine and Miles’ dad’s are brothers hence the same last names.
“Oh, come on! I was so close to getting you laid!” She pouts and crosses her arms. I want to slap that look right off her pretty little face.
“I don’t know how many times I have to tell you and my mom that I’m okay being single!” I fall onto the couch, my hands covering my warm face. Is it the alcohol in my system or is it the thoughts of Henry being someone I might be able to see myself with. “The right person will come around when it’s time. What if he’s not here for the long haul?”
“But you’re still allowed to have fun… naked fun!” She wiggles her eyebrows suggestively.
“That’s what toys are for. I can have fun with me, myself, and I.”
“Imagine you, your toys, andHenry.” She snickers.
“I think the person who needs to get laid around here is the person looking back at you in the mirror.”
“You’re so right but unfortunately, all the interesting people live as far away from here as possible.” She sighs. “The women here just aren’t doing it for me.”
