Page 35 of Sharing Shadow Secrets (High Five Novella #6)

S canning the items Kyle wants to order online, they all look great—like shockingly great minus the fangs. Those look cheesy.

Taylor

Are you cool sharing your mailing address with me so I can order these?

Kyle

I have a P.O. Box for this type of thing.

He includes the details, and I send another response.

Taylor

Can I get your number to have on file for the day of the event?

Kyle

Don’t share this with anyone. It’s my main number.

Taylor

Of course. It’s just for emergencies.

Kyle

I was being funny. You look trustworthy. I stalked your website because I was curious about your pronouns.

I blink after reading that. He’s not flirting with me. He is nicely telling me to add my pronouns to my email signature. Done.

I add his contact into my phone and then text him.

Taylor

This is girl Taylor.

Kyle

I’m adding you as Girl Taylor.

I get the feeling again. That he’s flirting with me. I’m paying him a thousand dollars for a few hours of work. He is being nice to me.

Taylor

I’m adding you as then. Kidding. You’re saved as your name.

Kyle

Why kid? I’ll save you as this then . Your headshot says “she means business.”

Taylor

I do mean business. I’m happy that’s coming across.

Kyle

We haven’t discussed makeup. Do you want me to be pale? Eyeliner? Black lips?

He’s taking this so seriously.

Taylor

I’m leaning against pale because then you would have to body paint your abs and that seems too complicated. Not opposed to eyeliner. Would need to see a pic. Generally, look like you’re part of the Cullen family.

Kyle

I understand the assignment. Will get you pics once everything arrives.

Friday, September 11th

I t’s embarrassing how many hours I’ve spent looking at fangs online. None of them are what I want. It’s a small detail, but it’s a critical one.

Taylor

Any chance I can convince you to glue fangs to your teeth?

Kyle

Does your event have insurance? Not loving this idea.

That’s a great question. I start a text to Nicholas.

Taylor

If the model’s teeth get messed up from the fangs, does your insurance cover that?

Nicholas

Yeah. Are you making him do this? Never been happier to say no to being your vampire.

Taylor

He’s OUR vampire. LOL!

Nicholas

Our vampire isn’t going to be creepy with the ladies, right?

Taylor

I get good vibes from him, but I’ll also set expectations.

I text Kyle a link to the fangs.

Taylor

Fang injuries are covered under insurance. Can you measure your teeth so I know what size to order? I’m seeing they size them in millimeters.

Kyle

These look like they will be sharp.

Taylor

Don’t actually bite anyone.