“Fuck off,” I grumble, shaking my head.
“Wren Drummond,” Levi calls out, grin stretching wide, as Wren’s head whips in our direction. “Look at you.”
His words having startled her, Wren slows, catching her breath before smiling at my friend. “Levi!”
The two share a smile that has me jealous as she jogs toward us. She wipes her forehead with the back of her hand before shethrows herself at my best friend. He catches her easily, ignoring her sweat-soaked body.
“This feels familiar.” Wren’s voice is loud enough for us to hear. Levi chuckles, twirling her around.
“Holy shit,” Audrey says as she takes in her dad embracing a woman. I’m pretty sure she’s never seen her dad show any interest in a woman before. “You’reher.”
Wren turns to Audrey as Levi sets her down but doesn’t remove his arm from around her back. I’ve never wanted to break an arm so badly. And yes, I know that’s an irrational thought to have toward my best friend.
Audrey’s frozen in place, her mouth hanging agape as if she’s meeting a celebrity— Well, in a way, she is.
“Auds, this is Wren.”
“I know who she is, Dad,” Audrey interrupts.
Wren’s eyes widen in recognition. “Oh my god, this is Audrey?”
“She’s obviously not a baby anymore,” I grumble. Wren’s eyes slice toward me, glaring daggers at my smart-ass comment.
“I can’t believe I’m meeting someone who was on TV. I’ve watched all the seasons of your show,” Audrey gushes, having a total fan-girl moment. Wren cringes slightly at the mention of her show. Her gaze slides my way again.
Yes, I caught the cringe.
Levi chuckles. “Friend is a better word, Auds. You’re meeting afriend.”
She scoffs as Wren’s cheeks flush a deeper pink, and not from her run. “I’m not that big of a deal. Besides, I've changed your diapers.”
Audrey’s eyes widen even more, her cheeks flaming. “Oh mygod.”
“Nothing to be embarrassed about, Auds,” Davis cuts in. “We’ve all changed your diapers.”
“Yeah, but you’reyou, not someone who’s been on the red carpet.”
Wren chokes out an awkward laugh, stepping cautiously closer to Audrey. “You’ve grown into a beautiful girl. I can’t believe how tall you are. Clearly, you got your height from your dad.”
“She’s got his competitiveness too,” Baker supplies, and Wren peeks over her shoulder as Levi shrugs.
Audrey looks like her brain might explode. “This is insane. You’re, like, famous. Can I take a picture with you? My friends are going to freak out.”
“Audrey Christine,” Levi scolds, and Audrey’s shoulders droop. “Wren’s a person.”
Wren waves him off. “It’s fine, Levi. I don’t mind.”
I watch, silently, as Wren moves beside Audrey. “Sorry, I’m sweating.”
“It’s okay, I’ll take a good angle.”
A chuckle leaves Wren’s lips, and it’s like taking a hit. The sound slips through my soul, fueling my racing heart.
“I’m insulted,” Davis mocks. “When was the last time you took a selfie with your favorite uncle?”
Auds laughs. “I took a selfie with Uncle Jett after my softball game. I don’t know the last time I took a picture with you.”
Baker barks out a laugh, his fist covering his mouth. “Want some ice for that burn?”
