#Chapter 73: All-Nighter

This is not like Eric. And I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t the tiniest bit impressed, still it’s not fair of him to do this. I haven’t moved from the couch, despite Emily’s efforts. “Just hear him out,” she says stifling a yawn. By now we could have watch both of the movies we wanted to. I shake my head. “I’m surprised you’re not setting off the sprinkles or something to get rid of him,” I say with a hint of suspicion. Emily made it painfully apparent how she feels about Eric at the party. “It’s a free country,” she shrugs. I cock my head towards her direction. “What do you know?” I ask. Emily’s draws back. “Nothing,” she says and that’s all. I wait for her to say more, she doesn’t. Emily cracks under my pressuring gaze. Her shoulders fold. “Okay fine,” she admits. I have a feeling if she weren’t so tired, she wouldn’t cave so easily. “Eric approached me at the story and asked how he could win you back,” My eyes widen. “You told him to do this?” I ask aghast. Emily shakes her h