Chapter 3She Traded Away Her Own Secret Crush

Madison had a cousin? Never heard of her.

Whatever. That was their drama. My main problem was why my girlfriend hadn't messaged back.

I scrolled through our chat history again. Nothing bad.

She’d sent me a sushi delivery and proactively told me she was heading to the lab.

So why no message?

Just as I was considering calling, my phone buzzed.

Her: [Good morning, Baby.]

I immediately relaxed. Me: [Why’d you ghost me all night?]

Her: [So sorry, Baby. Lab got a little intense.]

Okay. Just the lab being the lab.

I was completely relieved. Me: [Fine. I'll let it slide, barely.]

Her: [Don't let me off the hook so easily. You can throw a fit if you want, Baby.]

I actually blushed a little at the repeated use of "Baby." Me: [What’s with the sugar rush today?]

Her: [Missed you.]

I felt my cheeks warm. Me: [We talk every day. You still miss me?]

A few seconds of silence before she replied:

Her: [So much.]

Her: [I can’t wait to see you, Baby.]