Page 56 of Fangirl

One blond eyebrow arches. “Oh, look who’s flirting now.”

I open my mouth to tell him he’sdelusional, but he keeps going, glancing around the office with an exaggerated air of curiosity. “So, what do you guys actually do here? Besides, you know, abandon desks at the first sign of a Hollywood star?”

I cross my arms. “Numbers.”

He nods like that explains everything. “Right. So, like… accountant things.”

“Very much accountant things.”

“Sounds…thrilling.”

I exhale sharply. “Absolutelyexhilarating.”

His grin widens. “I like you. You’re sarcastic.”

I level him with a flat look. “You say that like it’s a rare trait.”

“Ah, but sarcasm is anart, darling,” he says, placing a hand over his heart as if he’s making some grand, dramatic declaration. “And I happen to have a keen appreciation for it.”

I narrow my eyes. “Do you?”

“Very much so.” His grin turns downright wolfish. “Which is why I’m about to make you an offer youcan’trefuse.”

I don’t like where this is going. “I feel like I absolutelycan.”

Will ignores me completely, straightening with a confident clap of his hands. “So, what do you say about being my plus-one toThe Last Soldierpremiere tomorrow night?”

I blink. “Lord,no.”

The PR rep makes a barely concealed sound of horror, shooting me a look that screams,Are you out of your mind?

Will, to his credit, looks more amused than offended. “Wow, didn’t even hesitate,” he muses. “That was almost impressive.”

I shrug. “I have a very strictno being seen with Hollywood actorspolicy.”

He laughs, genuinely delighted. “Oh, the irony. I love it.”

I frown. “What irony?”

He waves a hand dismissively. “Come on, Amy the Number Lover.Unbreak my heart.”

Now I’m the one laughing. “Oh, I’m sure you’re on the verge of tears.” I shake my head. “I have no doubt you’ll find another willing victim somewhere.”

He snaps his fingers. “Ah, so we’re negotiating now?”

The PR rep clears her throat, visibly panicking. “Perhaps we should?—”

But then salvation.

Over Will’s shoulder, I spot Jolene and Genna peeking through the doorway, wide-eyed and vibrating with excitement.

Oh, this is too good.

I smile sweetly. “You know, Will, Isoappreciate the offer, but I wouldn’t want to rob someone else of the opportunity.”

Will raises a brow. “Oh?”

I nod solemnly, then glance behind him, locking eyes with Jolene. “Jolene!” I call out. “Come here for a second!”