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My phone dinged as I climbed into Uncle Phil’s truck. It was a text from Nikko. I smiled and touched the dialog bubble.
Ready for adventure?
I responded with an emoji with a question mark over its head. Maybe…
Wear something fast drying. He included an emoji showing a drop of water.
Where are we going?
Surprise!
When?
Saturday, be ready at 9:00.
Curious!
Good! See ya.
Okay
Neither of us included anything lovey dovey. No heart emojis or XXXs and OOOs or even a “luv ya” sign-off.
I started the truck and sat there for a few minutes, wondering not only where Nikko was taking me on the Saturday adventure that required quick-dry clothing but also wondering about where Nikko and I were going, that is, our relationship. He talks about me. I think about him. I felt a flush creep
