Page 30 of Fearlessly Us
Just leave, Sar. Go back to the table and tell him thanks but no thanks.
Maddy
Better yet, hold the thanks and get the fuck out of there.
My mom told me she once went on a date with a guy who turned out to be a misogynistic asshole and a waitress helped her out the back door. You should do that.
Sarah
There is no back door. Trust me, I checked. And the idea of walking back through that coffee shop gives me the creeps. There’s a nonzero chance this guy follows me out of the building. He’s giving Criminal Minds vibes, less in the hot, brilliant FBI agent way and more in the I will kill you and wear your skin like a suit way.
Emmy
You watch Criminal Minds?
Sophie
Same question, dude. That doesn’t seem like something the human embodiment of glitter would do.
Sarah
I like how good they are at their jobs. I’m pretty sure I have a serious competence kink.
Emmy
Okay, Sar, I need so much more information about that.
Me
More information later. Help Sarah now. Sar, where are you?
Sarah
Coffee Tree on Forbes. The one by school. I was next door with my mom and Aunt Hannah for lunch and figured I would kill two birds with one stone, only now I’m kind of afraid I’m the one about to get killed in a “this will end up as a true crime podcast” kind of way.
Me
Okay, we need safety in numbers for this one. Mads, you’re off today, so get in the car now and go pick up Sophie at work—she’s closest. Soph, be ready. There’s a church across the street from the coffee shop with a lot that should be empty. Park there and go in together.
Get Sarah from the bathroom and get the fuck out. Make sure Creepy McAssholeFace doesn’t follow you out or see your license plate. Go to Maddy’s and text when you get there.
Sarah
Bless you. I’m way too pretty to be this guy’s skinsuit.
Maya
Cait, have you ever considered a side gig that involves running the world? Or negotiating world peace?
Sophie
Seriously. We’re nothing without you.
Me
No time. I’m too busy making sure Emmy doesn’t miss her deadlines.
Emmy
