“BJ!” She stomps her foot. I lean in towards her and whisper, “I love it when you say my name.” She swallows nervous. “That’s my line.” “I stole it,” I tell her and her eyes turn to puddles. Best fucking puddles in the world “Guess what?” I say quietly, just because I want to keep her looking at me like this. “What?” “Had my first tattoo removal session today.” Her eyes get bigger. “Really?” I nod. She reaches over and peers down my shirt, looking at the bandage over it. “Did it hurt?” Press my tongue into my top lip. “Yes.” She bites back a smile. “Good.”