“I…” She hesitated, thumb hovering. “It might be important.”
“Then take it,” he said. His tone was calm, too calm.
Feeling uneasy for reasons she couldn’t explain, Roxie rose and turned slightly away as she answered. “Uhm… Hey, Tyler.”
For a split second, hearing his voice made her smile unconsciously before the reality of the situation slammed back in. She could practically feel the air vibrate with tension.
“Hey, you okay?” Tyler asked. “You sound a little stiff.”
Only a little? She must have been doing a better job at pretending this wasn’t awkward than she thought. “I’m fine,” she said softly. “I’m… Um…I’m with Lucas right now, actually. We were just… talking.”
“Oh,” Tyler said after a pause. “Alright. I’ll let you go then. Just wanted to check in.”
“Thanks,” she murmured. “Tal
