An excerpt from my story "G00DF3LL0WS"
What's a little flirting between friends (with benefits)?
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I tell the team that there is no rest for the wicked and must continue the investigation into CLI, in which they agree. Before we head to the tech conglomerate, I ask Erin to stop by the safehouse so I can take a closer look. She tells me that the department is dealing with it but I quickly dismiss the fact and insist on going there, which irritates the hell out of her but reluctantly agrees. We get into Erin’s regular sedan, which is a lot smaller than I remember it being. I am too used to Elanth’s SUV since it accommodates for his wide frame. Being in this car brings me fond memories of hanging with her. From the first time I met her at a true crime novelist’s meet-and-greet event to the first time we ever kissed. It felt…different. Was it infatuation or true love? I couldn’t really tell.
“Goodfellow, are you okay?” She taps me on my shoulder.
“Oh, it’s just…it’s been a while since I’ve been here.”
“It has been…you got Elnath driving you all the time now, and you neglect your motorcycle.”
“A motorcycle isn’t exactly what you call ‘covert’. It screams ‘biker gang’!”
“I’ve been on your motorcycle once and that was when we went to the shore.”
“I won you that unicorn plushie. With some help with my A.I.M.S.” I tap my temple.
“I’ll only accept cheating that time only because I wanted her so bad.”
“What’s with you and unicorns?”
“I dunno really, I just think they’re majestic.”
“There is a whole bestiary and you go for unicorns. You’re adorable.”
“Shut up.” She punches my arm lightly as a jab.
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