Lumi’s POV
I stare at his message longer than I should.
You.
My fingers hover over the screen, heart doing something stupid, something I don’t like.
I exhale slowly, then I type.
Me:
Wow. That’s a lot of pressure for one person.
Three dots appear immediately.
Briggs:
You can handle it.
A small smile tugs at my lips before I can stop it.
I type again.
Me:
Confident.
Briggs:
Accurate.
I shake my head lightly. Silence stretches for a few seconds.
Briggs:
Can I still see you tonight?
My breath pauses, too easy. And that’s exactly why I shouldn’t say yes. I glance toward Clover, she’s distracted, scrolling. Then back to my phone.
Me:
I’m not around.
A beat.
Me:
Went on a road trip with Clover.
I pressed send, and then I waited, for one second, two…then a laughing emoj
