Page 28 of Rough and Rugged
“And you’re...” Asher trailed off like if he didn’t say the words, they wouldn’t be true.
“My best friend, duh.” Mindy rolled her eyes.
Asher and I stared, and for the first time, I couldn’t read his emotions.
“We’re not boyfriends, Min. Lumbergrump—I mean, Everett—just said that to get Cliff off my back because he wouldn’t shut up about Ethan.”
Her face fell, finally catching up to the predicament. “So you… And then… I…” She shook her head. “Fine. You still owe me a wedding gift, then.” She crossed her arms. “But you’ll need to figure out a story because Cliff’s told everyone you brought your ‘new boyfriend,’ and it will be even more awkward than this when Mom and Dad realize ‘your boyfriend’ is Everett.”
“Not sure it could get more awkward than being half-naked in bed with your sister,” he mumbled. “Fuck. I hate small towns.”
My mind raced, but I couldn’t seem to latch on to a solution. I couldn’t get past the knowledge that the guy I’d had the best night of my life with was my best friend’s brother. Mindy’s smile returned, her eyes shining with mirth, and I knew I’d hate whatever she’d say.
“It’s simple, really. Just go with it. Tell everyone you’re dating.”
“But it’s not true,” Asher said.
“Aww, my poor baby bro. It’s like you’ve never seen a romcom, Mr. Screenwriter. You’re gonna fake it, of course.”
Fake it.
So much for luck.
THE END
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