Page 106 of Breakaway Hearts

Me

Thank you! I hear you finally got some team mojo back?

Brooks

There were moments I thought murder was more likely, but I think it worked out mostly for the better.

Me

Kudos on risking your life for it then. I admire your dedication.

Brooks

Nothing I like more than proving people wrong.

I should get back to my coursework. And finish proofing my next article. It isn’t due until Friday, but I’m enjoying this texting, and that’s not a good thing.

Brooks

We should be back in less than an hour.

Wanna come over?

Me

It’s late.

Brooks

You can stay the night. I’ll take the couch. Promise I won’t kick you out.

Me

Pretty sure we have a no sleepover rule.

I expect a cocky retort, telling me we won’t be sleeping, or that the rules are stupid…anything to help him convince me to go over, but he doesn’t.

Brooks

You’re right. My bad.

Is it wrong to say I’ve missed you?

Me

Definitely against the rules.

I catch myself smiling, and shake it off, but if we’re being honest, I missed him too. And I wouldn’t mind seeing him.

Me

You can stop by on your way home.

Briefly.

If it’s not too late.

Brooks