Chapter 100

Calliope's heart skipped a beat as she forced out a stiff smile. "I did say something." She suddenly grabbed the drink in front of her and stood up. "Guys, thanks so much for checking on me while I was in the hospital. I know your jobs are tough and sometimes dangerous, so I'll just say-hope you all make it back safe every time you're out!" "Thanks!" the group responded in unison, raising their glasses with a cheer. Calliope downed her juice in one go, then hurried to sit back down beside Conrad, shooting him a look like a kid anxious to prove herself. "See? I said something. I wasn't acting weird. Don't overthink." Conrad just looked at her in silence, his stare practically saying, "Well that was subtle." "Pfft-" Olivia couldn't hold back her laugh. She pointed at Calliope, laughing till she nearly teared up. "Callie, you're so adorable! If I were a guy, I'd totally fall for you!" The firefighters around them burst into loud laughter, the whole table buzzing with energy. Calliope flus