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“Drop this at Table Four, would you?”
genius
The owners of the general store were having their anniversary dinner at Table Two. The elementary school principal and her husband were at Table Six. The mayor, his wife, and their two children were at Table Eight.
see i can’t do small towns i don’t need to know all this. too much
I turned and bumped straight into the hard chest of Mr. Popular himself, Emmett Rhodes. “Hi, Adams.” He cocked a grin down at me.
heyyyy emmett
“But you sure like to spar with him.”
hehehe
Not that I was interested.
me when i lie
“I have to ask—who are you selling it to?” “You, if you’re interested.”
we love to see it
I wasn’t going to let anything get in the way.
i fear somethings going to get in the way!
Your people do quality work. I don’t know the other contractors, and I don’t like to use people I don’t know.”
he’s good
and she couldn’t stand me, which only made me want to talk to her more.
he’s so annoying i love him
“Is Isaac available?” I asked the receptionist inside town hall, a young woman smacking her gum and staring at her phone. She shrugged. “Probably. Go on in.”
lmao
“Isaac doesn’t campaign because no one ever runs against him.”
lightbulb!
“I don’t have enough savings to pass the business loan stress test.”
boo
Then my dad took off and because they were married, it wasn’t just his debt.
we should kill him
“I thought it would be bigger.”
idiot!!
Goddamn, this small town. I loved this place, but word spread fast.
i’m saying!!
“I’m too handsome to be mayor. People don’t trust someone attractive to also be smart and capable.”
LMAO
Let me just cross my arms so my biceps pop out.”
LMAO
She glared at me.
hehe
“You know there’s no other way for you to get the restaurant.”
unfortunately true
“Let’s do a practice hug.” I put aside my rage and focused on plotting Emmett’s slow, painful death. “You can hug me in your mind,” I told him, walking past him into his home.
LMAO
“Five public appearances a week,” Emmett said.
that’s a full time job
“Oh, yeah? Tell me more about your underwear. This is great practice.”
LMAOOO
“Adams, I’m happy to provide as many boyfriend services as you need.” He followed me out of the living room to the foyer. “Day or night.”
soooooo annoying i love him
dairy-free cheese, pear, and arugula.
pear is crazy
I freaking hated mushrooms.
loser
“I’m going to win something for you. And you also have to carry it around all night.”
they’re sooooo
“Oh, there was some convincing on Emmett’s part.”
finally a truth!!
“I spotted Avery just as a wave knocked her off her board.”
dramatic ass story
‘Is that you, Henry Cavill?’”
LMAO
“This is just supposed to be a silly, fun game,” Miri said, laughing. “We don’t need to—”
miri is stressed
“Turtles.” She leveled me with her gaze. “Emmett’s favorite animal is the turtle.”
LMAOOOOO
Avery was gay. This made so much sense.
LMAOOOO I FORGOT ABT THIS
“Avery, you’re gay.” She gave me an amused look. “Am I?”
LMAO
What was he doing?
girl. think
It was a vintage diamond ring from the 1920s, Art Deco style.
insane of him
He slipped the ring on my finger, stood, and before I realized it, stepped into my personal space and put his mouth on mine. I stopped breathing. His arms wrapped around me. Emmett was kissing me.
HEHEHEHE
“Wear that lipstick you wore to dinner with Miri and Scott.”
sir!!!
“Holding a turtle of her own.” Avery shrugged. “Sure. Sounds great.”
avery said anything for the bit
I had a thing for Avery Adams.
get in line bud
“I’m not staying long,” he told her. “I don’t like parties.”
he’s so funny
Who am I going to spend it on, my brothers? My parents? I already do that.
this is what i need
“I’m going to head home,” I told the group, not looking at him.
leaving your own party early is crazy
“Why would she stay in the guest bedroom?” Hannah asked, slipping her cream-colored Converse sneakers on. My mouth fell open and Emmett and I exchanged an oops look. “He meant his bedroom,” I told her. He nodded. “Yeah. That’s what I call it. The guest bedroom.”
this is so weird like you could’ve said it’s an inside joke or something
“It’s all fake,”
lmao
“It’s Emmett Rhodes. Of course, I have a little crush on him.” I shrugged. “But it’s nothing serious. Really. It’s all fake, it’s all for show.”
sure
“Are they going to fight?” He lowered his voice. “That would be so hot.” “I know,” I murmured before catching myself.
LMAO
that kind of guy.”
wrap it up
“Nat? Will’s Nat?” He nodded. “Yep. Will’s Nat.”
forgot about that
“Let’s go to prom tomorrow night.”
she’s so cute
There was something about this guy I didn’t like, though. I didn’t like that he had a nickname for Adams.
i loveee jealousy trope
