The date was as uncomfortable and awkward as expected. Sadie was claiming her territory unnecessarily all night, butting in on conversations that involved Jenny and I, grabbing her hand and making her hold it all night. I’m sure Jenny didn’t mind it—she seemed to have been swooning over her. Which made me sick to my stomach for some reason.
It bothered me that it made me sick to my stomach, but I couldn’t help it. Maybe it was jealousy, I don’t know.
“I have to go to the restroom. I’ll be right back, babe,” I said to Keira. She gave my hand a squeeze before letting me go. The squeeze was a silent plea for me to stay and not leave her behind, all alone.
I let out a huge breath that I didn’t know I was holding.
As I left the stall, I got startled. Sadie was right in front of me. I prepar
