Chapter 9“So how long is this going to be?” Julian asked as Finn buzzed around his bedroom.
“Just for the weekend.” He put a few things in his suitcase. “Deborah is having him go for the panel about the season finale. He doesn’t want to be alone, so I’m going on his guest pass.”
“Ah ha.” Julian leaned back against the bed’s headboard. “So you’re just going to abandon me for Long Beach for two whole days.” He smiled, not nearly as hurt as he pretended to be. “Selfish little twerp.”
“Oh, quit belly-aching.” Finn chuckled, throwing a pillow at his friend’s head. “I’ve gone to conventions before; they’re never that long. Besides…” Finn thumbed through his closet, slyly grinning over his shoulder. “I’m sure you have some weekend plans of your own. I hear Shannon’s free…”
Julian laughed and
