“I almost lost the game yesterday!” I said, hurrying into Kasey’s apartment and clutching the strap of my purse. Even if I didn’t technically lose, the feel of Eros’s fingers on my body were still tormenting me in the most frustrating way possible. “I need your help now!” She placed her hands on my shoulders and pursed her red lips. “Calm down, Dani. I’m sure it’s not that bad.” My eyes widened. “Oh no, no, no. You have no idea. I haven’t flirted like this for five years. I think I’ve lost it.” “Called it,” Aarav said from the couch. Kasey shushed him and led me to the living room. Mycah was curled into the crook of Aarav’s arm, resting her head on his shoulder. “What happened?” After lying right down on her red living room rug and letting out a scream of frustration, I sat back up and

