Page 31 of What If You & Me (Say Everything 2)

A smile brightened Eliza’s face. “Oh, that’s great. Like watching movies at your place?”

“Pretty much.”

“Andi, you sneaky vixen. Getting the hot guy to agree to scary movies. Couch cuddling is almost inevitable. I’m so proud of you!”

Andi laughed. “It’s not some grand master plan. I just feel it’s my duty to introduce him to the best genre in cinema. Plus, he recently had a bad breakup and seems a little lonely.”

Eliza nodded. “Right. He’s the lonely one.”

Andi rolled her eyes. “Yes. I’m not lonely. I have tons of friends.”

“You do,” she agreed. But in that therapist way. Like she was saying ten other things, too. “Either way, I’m proud of you. Inviting a guy over to your place to hang out—whether anything romantic happens or not—is a big step for you.”

“Thanks.” Andi glanced at the clock. “I better get going. Your next client is probably already here. They pay better than I do.”

“I don’t know. This coffee is like magic.” She stood and smoothed her blouse. “Are you going to be okay tonight? Do you want to stay over at my place?”

“Part of me wants to say yes because that would be so much easier, but I’m afraid if I do that, I won’t ever want to sleep at home again. I need to get this first night out of the way.” Andi stood and rolled her shoulders, trying to work the tension out. “Hill is getting the locks changed and is looking into getting an alarm installed, so there should be extra protection. Plus, I can’t imagine whoever broke in would want to come back the next night.”

Eliza nodded. “Good. I’m glad you’ll have a few extra layers of protection to help you feel safe. Plus, you know, a hot firefighter neighbor.”

Andi laughed. “And there’s that.”

Eliza came around to the other side of the desk to hug Andi. “I’m glad you’re okay.”

“Me too. Thanks for the chat,” she said, releasing her friend.

“Of course.” She wiggled a finger at Andi. “And keep me posted on Operation Hot Neighbor.”

Operation Hot Neighbor.Sounded like a bad porn movie from the eighties. “Will do.”