Page 50 of Pros Don’t (Fall In Love #4)
Texts
Holland and Mallory
Mallory
Thank you for those roses. That was sweet of you.
Holland
What can I say? I’m a sweet guy…some may say I’m sweet enough to take a bite out of…
Holland
pie emoji winking face emoji
Mallory
eye roll emoji
Mallory
My mom says she’s actually the one who deserves them, since she’s the one in the hospital bed.
Holland
Shoot. Should I send your mom flowers?
Holland
I’m sending your mom flowers. Tell her not to hate me.
Mallory
Too late. You’ve ruined your chances. She’s wholly offended.
Holland
I’ll make it up to her.
Mallory
Heading home here shortly. Can you talk?
Holland
Yeah…twenty minutes? It’s getting late there…everything okay?
Mallory
All good. I’ve been waiting for my dad to close the shop so he can swap spots with me. He’s taking the night shift at the hospital so I can sleep in my own bed.
Mallory
I feel stupid asking, but will you read to me?
Holland
Of course.
Mallory
Thanks.
Holland
Also, you’re not stupid. Far from it.
Mallory
I’m still getting used to this.
Holland
To what?
Mallory
You, being here for me.
Holland
I’m not going anywhere.
Mallory
Me either.
Mallory
Okay. It’s been a week, Holland. Quit sending two bouquets of flowers to the hospital! We don’t have any more windowsill room.
Holland
Can’t stop, won’t stop. I’m extra. You know me.
Mallory:
I used to think I didn’t know you, actually…
Holland
But now?
Mallory
Now I know you’re trying to create an indoor rainforest at the hospital. Seriously, it’s too much!
Mallory
…
Mallory
But actually, don’t stop. Because you’re making my mom’s day every morning when a new bouquet shows up.
Holland
smiling face emoji That was the goal.
Holland
What about you? Am I wooing you properly?
Mallory
That depends…
Holland
On?
Mallory
Whether or not you’re intentionally sending all the flowers from the Anne books.
Holland
If I say it was planned?
Mallory
I might melt.
Holland
Good.
Holland
I miss your face.
Holland
And your voice.
Holland
I’m at the café, and the cinnamon rolls don’t taste as good without you scowling at me while eating one.
Holland
Poppy and Rose are here, and they told me to tell you to call them, but I don’t want to tell you that because I’d rather you call me.
Holland
Sorry for texting you obsessively. I’m going to leave you alone now.
Holland
But seriously, please call me. Because I am obsessed with you. The end. Bye.
Mallory
You’re cute when you act all desperate.
Holland
Is that your indirect way of saying you’re obsessed with me too?
Mallory
Mayyyyybe.
Mallory
I emailed you the practices plans for the rest of the week. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. Take some pictures/videos and send them to me.
Holland
Wow, Mal. Racy!
Mallory
face palm emoji
Mallory
You know what kind of pictures I mean!!
Holland
Do I? I think I’d like you to tell me exactly what you want…in specific detail.
Mallory
Golf pictures, Holland. Of your form. Focus!
Holland
Now we’re talking about form? I’ve got *great* form.
Mallory
Stop it!
Holland
No way.
Mallory
Think we could take them? video of national pie-eating contest finalists
Holland
100 %
Mallory
I don’t know.
Mallory
You’re easily distracted.
Holland
It’s not my fault you’re delectable.
Holland
Also, when can we eat pie off each other again?
Mallory
Don’t threaten me with a good time, Bradley.
Holland
video of bird attacking walkers in central park
Holland
Mack sent this to me as a joke. This is what I get for bonding with my brother. Look at those beady-eyed creatures. My fears are totally valid.
Mallory
I never said otherwise.
Mallory
I can’t believe you willingly watched that.
Holland
I know. I’m going to have nightmares tonight.
Mallory
Wish I was there. I’d tuck you in and keep you safe.
Holland
Promise?
Mallory
Pinky promise winking face emoji