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For a girl ouldn’t even consider her fake boyfriend an actual friend three weeks ago, I should be overjoyed to spend any time with him

I’m not

Every e to text him because I don't want to come across as needy, and we don't text or talk e aren't together I have his nuo first because I'y, he'll catch on to how I' and call this quits

Despite all of my fears and insecurities, I’m parked in front of Lindy’s Diner at seven-thirty on a Tuesday night, debating whether or not to go inside Lindy’s sits in a not so great part of town, but still on the good side of the tracks It’s the kind of place that draws in locals, but tourists or islanders wouldn’t be caught dead here

I watch Asher through the large panedIt’s him, a waitress, and an elderly couple inside My stoy I place my hand over my belly in a vain attempt to settle it I shouldn’t be nervous After all, I spentinto his space Uninvited

My phone pings besideto be read

Maggie: Get out of your car

Me: I don’t knohat you're talking about

Maggie: You toldto Lindy’s Whichone in yet

Maggie: Stop being a chicken and GO!

I roll h

Me: You know me too well

Maggie: Duh I’m your best friend

Maggie: Seriously tho, Asher will be excited to see you

Maggie: We both know no girl has ever surprised him like this before