Page 58 of Switch Hitter

Sean

Only if you want to.

I laugh under my breath.

That’s so him.

Afraid to ask for what he wants in case it costs someone something.

Emiliano

I asked because I want to, baby.

Sean

What about the cameras? And the shit on the internet?

Emiliano

I’ll keep it low profile.

Hoodie. Hat. I’ll just be a normal guy at a baseball game.

Sean

Okay.

I’d like that.

My chest goes warm.

Emiliano

See how easy it is when you just say what you want?

Sean

Emiliano.

There’s a warning in my name, but it’s not a stop sign.

It’s a blush, and I let my smile sharpen.

Emiliano

What? I’m praising you for using your words.

Sean

You know what you’re doing.

Emiliano

Yeah.

I’m doing it on purpose.

The typing bubble appears again, hesitant this time.