Page 58 of Don't Look Down

Something so simple shouldn’t be so funny, but his message cracks me up.

Me: Obvs

Sky’s the Limit: Soooo

There’s a pause, then the text bubbles show up as he types another message.

Sky’s the Limit: You never did follow me.

He’s inserted a side-eye emoji.

Me: Give a guy a minute to gather his wits. I’m still recovering from your stealth attack.

Sky’s the Limit:??Ok, ok, fine.

I click back into the app. It’s still open to Sky’s profile. I’d rather scroll down to see more of his feed, but I scroll back up and follow him.

He immediately sends me back an angel emoji and an upside-down smiley face.

Me: Did I make your day?

Sky’s the Limit: Totally

Sky’s the Limit: I went skydiving

He’s included a check mark emoji.

Sky’s the Limit: Watched my team win

Another check mark.

Sky’s the Limit: My fav player and new bestie followed me on IG.

Another one.

Sky’s the Limit: = Best. Day. Ever.

This message was sent with a loud effect and confetti, which makes me laugh.

Me: You’re ridiculous.

He simply replies with a smirking emoji. For some reason, it triggers a memory. That look on his face from earlier.

Me: Now tell me why you looked uncomfortable in the picture where you were sitting on the floor of the tiny plane.

Sky’s the Limit: What? What do you mean? No I didn’t. I was in my happy place, far from uncomfortable.

Me: Just look at your face. Then tell me I’m wrong.

An incoming call comes through. The photo of us, just the two of us, from Break Shot pops up with his name on my screen.

The call barely connects on speaker, and he starts talking before I can even say hello. “Ohmigod, Landon! I thought I did a good job of hiding my discomfort. It’s barely even noticeable.”

I scoff at that. “No, it’s practically a flashing neon sign of ‘back the fuck up.’”

A dramatic gasp fills the room. “Take that back! I’m a great actor and my poker face is legendary.”

“Legendarily awful.”