VIOLA
Courtney
Did you seriously invite me over just to leave me alone with your brother?!
“She sounds pissed,” Travis says, laughing as he reads her messages on my phone. “What should I respond?”
“Tell her to take the opportunity and seduce him.”
“I’m not writing that,” he deadpans. “I’ll tell her to send a tit pic.”
Laughing, I reach over and grab my phone from his hand. “Shut up. She’ll be fine.”
Once we arrive at the pet store, Travis grabs Gryff’s leash and leads us inside. We pick out a handful of chew toys, treats, dog food, and a little bed.
“You know he’ll probably never sleep in that,” I tell him as we check out.
“Why not?”
“He’s a puppy! He’s going to want to sleep next to a warm body.”
“I’d prefer your warm body.”
“I’m sure he’ll let you spoon him when I’m gone.”
“Okay, fine. But I’m calling dibs on being the big spoon.”
We walk out of the store with a large bag of dog food and two bags filled with toys and treats. “Hand me your keys,” Travis says, holding his hand out. I dangle them in front of him, and he grabs them before I can pull away. “Nice try, Princess. Now I get to drive the Prissy Prius.”
I scowl at his nickname for my precious car. “I’m going to teach Gryff to bite you anytime you make a snide comment.”
“And then I’ll just unteach him, and when you come back, I’ll have taught him all kinds of good stuff like fetching beers from the fridge and taking out the trash.”
“Geez, don’t set your standards high or anything.” I roll my eyes as I get into the passenger side with Gryff. “You think we should drive around before going back home?”
“Are you expecting Courtney to make her move finally?” he asks, turning the key and shifting into gear.
“It’s that obvious, huh?”
“Not to Drew, apparently. He’s kind of blinded by the fog of Mia.”
I sigh. “So, Drew really never asked about that night with Mia?”
I see his throat tighten, and I wonder if I hit a nerve. “No. I’ve offered to tell him everything, but she should really be the one to.”
“Do you think she will?”
“Honestly? No.” He shrugs. “If she tries to pull any of her usual shit, though, I’m telling him, whether he wants to hear it or not.”
I pinch my lips, wanting to ask him, but not wanting to sound like I don’t trust him. Mia has always been up to no good, but I trust Travis’s judgment.
Instead of saying anything, I distract myself with my phone and see that Courtney has sent me multiple text messages.
Courtney
He has the best laugh ever. *sigh*
Courtney