Riley
Nora blinked. “Is that a problem?” she asked me.
My brains scrambled for an excuse. “Well… I just thought…” I paused, searching for the right word before quickly continuing. “Since you’re a guest and everything… maybe you’d be more comfortable in my room.”
Both Carl and Nora stared at me. “Your room?” they said at once.
I nodded. “Yes, it’s bigger.” I said quickly.
That was a lie and everyone knows. Carl scoffed, turning away from me, and Nora seem not to take me seriously either.
Immediately, I searched for another proper excuse.
“And we could, you know… talk.” I pointed at Nora, and back to myself.
Nora looked at me amused. “You want a girl’s night?”
I clapped my hand, eyes glistening. “Exactly.” smiles spread through my lips.
Carl’s brows slowly pulled together, but I i
