My hand tightens on my cell.
I’ve resisted her since she hunted me down, and it’s adorable how hard she’s trying to bait me. On Saturday, I’ll be forced to ignore all her challenging, come-and-get-me ways. Forced to respect the distance between us.
This might be my only chance to engage.
It can’t hurt to give in a little.
Charlie
Oh yeah? How are you going to do that?
Jessica
On Saturday, when you can’t look at me, I’ll make sure it’s impossible not to.
A laugh climbs up my throat, and I cough it back down.
Charlie
I’m confused. Am I supposed to ignore you? Or take you down? You’re sending a lot of mixed messages.
Jessica
I’m stating a fact. A friendly warning.
I’m supposed to be working on cooling this thing down.
I’m doing a shit job.
Charlie
I’ve seen you naked. I think I can handle it.
Talking about her naked is probably a step in the wrong direction.
The texts I can’t stop responding to are due to lack of sleep. That’s all. Once I get some rest, I’ll find my willpower.
My phone vibrates, and I see her number.
Later.
Tuesday, 10:16 a.m.
Jessica
Why do you insist on antagonizing me?
Charlie
You know the answer to that.
Jessica
I should have stuck to my first instinct about you.
Charlie
Same.