It’s not happening.

I was a little impulsive, offering to play Ryan’s girlfriend without thinking it over. But I have thought it over.

It’s a good idea.

I’ll help him get over Penny.

We’ll spend two glorious months together.

Then we’ll go back to being friends.

No hurt. No rejection. No risk of coming in second place.

Because how can he choose her over me if he doesn’t know I’m an option?

I move toward the door. “Can it wait?”

“You know the answer to that.”

I let her in.

She smiles as she steps inside. Pulls me into a hug.

My shoulders relax. My chest gets warm. Even knowing she’s here to lecture me, the embrace feels good.

Iris and I met a few months ago, when she and Walker started a fuck buddies thing (they swore it was casual, now they’re practically engaged). We became fast friends. She’s funny, sweet, tenacious, up for anything.

Concerned.

Which I appreciate.

Really.

But this idea isn’t nearly as tragic as everyone’s making it out to be

“I’ve already made up my mind.” I close and lock the door.

She smooths her sundress. “No. You’ve lost your mind.”

“Even so.”

“Are you really pretending to be Ryan’s girlfriend?”

“Yes.”

“And he’s aware you’re in love with him?”

“I’m not in love with him.”

“Right.”

“I have strong feelings. But love?”

She tilts her head to one side, assessing me. “He’s aware of your feelings?”

“Well…”

“This plan gets stupider?”

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