Page 73 of When In Doubt

I’m alright, how are you?

OSCAR

Not bad.

So, I guess we’re just making awkward small talk, then. I’m usually better at this, but there’s something about her that ties me up in knots. I thought maybe it was the remnants of my childhood crush, but that’s not it. It’s her, as she is now.

I decide to deploy my best card. I’m not above playing dirty. I snap a picture of Harvey and send it over.

OSCAR

Harv says hi.

FREYA

I LOVE HIM!

I grin. I knew that’d get her. But before I can reply, another message comes through.

FREYA

Also, sorry if I was super weird after our date.

I had a lot of fun.

Thank you for taking me.

She’s sorry? What the fuck? I force myself to relax my grip on my phone.

OSCAR

Let’s add sorrys to that swear jar we were talking about

FREYA

Huh?

OSCAR

You have got to stop apologizing for setting boundaries

FREYA

You’re not mad?

OSCAR

No, honey, of course not

The only thing I’m upset about is that you didn’t just tell me you didn’t want me to kiss you

FREYA

I didn’t mind…

I scoff.

OSCAR