‘Not as boring as I’d like,’ he mutters, suggesting some hidden irony.
Facing me, he suddenly seems unfeasibly tall. The sort of guy you’d have to stand on your tiptoes to kiss.
Why are you thinking about kissing him?
‘Thanks for tonight. I had fun,’ he says.
‘You don’t have to be polite.’
‘And you don’t have to be so cynical.’
‘I was simply pointing out that you’re a single guy, it’s a Friday night, and believe me when I say this city has more to offer than a school wine quiz.’
His eyes drift over my face. ‘I’ll bear that in mind.’
I swallow. Then I take a step back and flap my arms in a weird way, like I don’t know what to do with them. ‘I’ll see you around, Russo.’
‘Take it easy, Darling.’
He raises his hand.
I turn around and make my way down the hill to the Uber, crossing the car park and opening the door to get in, feeling Zach’s distant gaze on me all the way there.
Chapter 17
To-do list
Finalise accounts from PTA Wine Quiz
Check on subscription to Asana Rebel
New shoes (Jacob)
Download new school meals app
Sew Leo’s blazer pocket
