Page 74 of Don't Let Me Break

Macklin

Never apologize, my little porcupine. Besides. I go to the gym for a reason.

Porcupine.

I bite back my amusement and type my response.

Me

And what reason is that?

Macklin

So my manly muscles can carry any baggage you throw my way.

I let out a laugh and shake my head. Seriously. This man is insane. He’s also awfully good at piquing my curiosity and finding ways to distract me from my embarrassment or my need to apologize, which is quite the talent.

Me

Manly muscles?? What manly muscles?

Macklin

Ya know, I would send a half-naked picture of me flexing so you could drool over them, but since we’re not sexting and all…

Me

You’re ridiculous. You know that, right?

Macklin

Maybe.

Me

Do you work today?

Macklin

Yeah. How about you?

Me

Yup. I work this evening. And I have a test starting in two minutes, so I have to go.

Macklin

Good luck, my prickly porcupine.

Me

Thanks. I’m gonna need it.

Macklin

I’ve seen how hard you’ve studied. You got this.

Me