I promise.” She could hear Jesse’s breathing slow down as he considered her words. She tried to focus on the task at hand, reminding herself that she was only there to pick up the camping gear. Emily’s eyes widened as Alex told her she was in his top 3 of best girls he ever dated. “Oh, sure. “And make sure to close the door behind you.”
Emily felt a shiver run down her spine at the way Alex had taken charge. He’s just doing me a favor, that’s all. They knew they had to plan everything out carefully to ensure a smooth journey. The way we used to be together… Jesse hesitated for a moment, looking to Emily for guidance. She couldn’t help but smile to herself, feeling a sense of satisfaction that Jesse was showing some jealousy and insecurity.
