“Reenie!” I smack her on the arm. “You can’t say that here.”
“Why not?” She looks around.
The lobby is completely empty. It’s always empty right after lunch. All the guests go back to their rooms or head out for their afternoon activities. I’m glad she’s the one that works the front desk with me. She makes the lulls between activity better.
“What if a guest heard you?”
“Relax. No one is here.”
I move on from him and keep going. Given how small the Pinecrest population is, I can’t be picky and have to set my search to the surrounding areas. At this point, I know everything about every person in town, and dating with that kind of history isn’t the easiest way to meet people.
“Okay. This guy. I have to swipe. A picture with a dogandkids means he’s the dream guy.”
Gavin, 32, Thistle Creek
Loves hiking, dogs, game nights, and learning about you
“You know what they say, right?”Reenie asks, shoving my phone back at me.
“What do they say?” I ask, swiping on the guy and bringing up a message.
“If it’s too good to be true, it usually is.”
I roll my eyes at her. “Not all of us met our husbands in first grade.”
“If only you looked twice at Granger.” She sighs. “He’s a catch.”
“Yes, and his girlfriend thinks so too. Besides, he ate paste.”
“Well, we all can’t be that great in first grade. I remember you back then,” Reenie says. “You cut your own bangs with rainbow scissors.”
“I thought it was a good look.” I wave her off. “I was six. Now, what should I ask Gavin?”
“If he’s a dick.”
“Reenie!” I hiss. “I’m serious.”
“Me too. I don’t want some asshole coming near you. Better to know now.”
The front door opens and a family comes in, fresh off a fishing trip. Based on the woman, it looks like she went for a swim too.
“Did you have a nice time?” Reenie asks.
Squeals of delight meet my ears as she chatters away with them. I type out a quick message, showing this guy that I actually read his profile. If I’m lucky, I won’t get a dick pic immediately.
Joey
What’s one thing you want to learn about me?
The bubbles appear almost immediatelyand I hold my breath, trying to squash the nerves that are instant.
Gavin
If you want to meet tonight
Straightforward
I like it
