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?