Chapter 53

Five seconds later—or maybe ten—he accepted.

“Woot!” I did a little butt wiggle on the chair and when Messenger announced I had a new message, I wiggled even more.

The wiggle came to an abrupt halt though when I realized it was only the standard “you are now connected on Messenger” alert, which had never been more annoying than right now.

But as I grumbled over stupid automatic functions, an actual message popped up.

Beckett: Hi!

The single word was followed by a smiley emoji, and it made my face break out a wide, happy smile.

Levi: Hey! What’s up?

I stared impatiently at the three dots as he was writing back to me.

Beckett: Nothing much. Considered going for a walk but it’s too cold. I watched all the Harry Potter movies. It’s too early to sleep. My life is so exciting! You?

Levi: I’m trying to work, but can’t concentrate.

Beckett: At this hour?

Levi: Yes. Mom’s sick. I’ve been babysitting for two days. I’m behind.

Beckett: Oh no. What’s wrong with her?