Chapter 371

AMELIA “What do you think?” I say, leaning forward and watching him closely. Wait for it, I think, wait for it, any moment now … Boom! I see the moment he bites into the donut ball, and I laugh at his expression. “Holy fucking shit!” he says, his eyes wide. He carries on chewing, and I grin at him. I would have been so disappointed if he hadn’t reacted exactly like that. “Wow, they really do explode, don’t they? What’s in these things, fucking cocaine?” We’re sitting on the benches that line the river, looking across the water. You get way better views from Brooklyn because you’re looking at Manhattan, and I’ve really enjoyed showing Drake around my neighborhood. Obviously, he’s been to Brooklyn many times before, but not myBrooklyn. “I know, right?” I reply, delighted with his response. “I told you they were great.” “You did. In fact, this whole day has been great. I’ve got the sneaky feeling that’s because … you’re great.” “Aw,” I say, pulling a goofy face. “That’s so sweet—and und