Page 59 of Fangirl

Now I just have to get through the rest of this day.

Because tonight?

I get to tell Eli about myalmost datewith a Hollywood superstar. Andthatis going to be fun.

When I grabmy phone at the end of the day, there’s already a message waiting for me.

Eli: I’m sorry for missing you at lunch, Fangirl. I worked really late.

I smile like the besotted idiot I am, my fingers already moving before I can even think about playing it cool as I rush to the train station across the road from the studio.

Me: Too bad. You missed some excitement.

There’s barely a pause before he replies.

Eli: Is that right? Did Pea finally make it to the runway?

I chuckle, shaking my head as I type.

Me: Not quite. But close. Will Winters showed up at my office today.

This time, there’s a longer pause. A beat. Then…

Eli: Come again?

I bite my lip, giddy anticipation bubbling in my chest.

Me: You heard me. Hollywood’s favorite bad boy, in the flesh, strutting through my office like he owned the place.

Another pause, and I look up to see my train come in. Today is quite lucky, and it’s fairly empty, so I take the seat immediately by the door.

Me: I’m not joking.

Eli: And why, exactly, was he at your office?

I smirk.

Me: I have no idea. But he did ask me to be his plus-one to a premiere tomorrow night.

The typing bubble appears. Stops. Appears again.

And then…

Eli: Excuse me???

Oh, this is too good.

Me: What? You think I don’t get asked to high-profile Hollywood events on the regular?

Eli: Fangirl…

I grin.

Me: I said no.

Eli: You said no.

I can practically hear the disbelief in his voice.