Chapter 60

“Anyway, I just wanted to let you know since he’s your friend. So, if that’s all…” I turned my head away, unable to look at him. I stiffened when his chair scraped against the floor. Was that it? Was he walking out on me in the middle of the conversation?

But I hardly had time to finish that thought before I was hauled up to my feet and crushed against his chest. My arms flew around his waist and I hugged him back.

“I’m sorry, Levi. I really am an idiot, aren’t I?”

“Yes, you are.” My words were muffled, but his chuckle told me he’d heard me.

“Forgive me?”

“I don’t know.”

“I’ll tickle ya!”

“Noooo,” I whined.

He gave me a final squeeze before letting go. “Sit down and eat your food.”

We scarfed down our burgers in silence and left Miss Myrna a huge tip before we left. Outside the diner, he turned to me.

“Let me know what he says. As if I don’t know what his answer will be.” He reached out, ruffled my hair, and walked away. “TTYL. Bye, brat.”