Gray, I had a really nice time on Saturday. Thank you for respecting my wishes about it being a “non-date,” though I have to say, even just strolling down the beach with you feels romantic. Thank you also for not kissing me. I could tell you wanted to, and you could probably tell that I wanted you to, but I think we could both also tell that neither of us was actually ready. (Or maybe neither of us could tell anything, and I’m just being a poetic moron.) Remember how I told you last week that I think Tally and Bridge are up to something regarding Ezra? Well, I’m starting to actually get a little worried about it. It’s like every time I text one of them, they’re with the other—which never happens with us, because usually wherever they are, I am, too. Don’t get me wrong—I’m glad they’re

