Fake Love
Seal The Deal And Let's Boogie For A While
“That Trevor guy is a fucking creep.” Ashley states as he walks into my living room. He motions to the room full of stargazer lilies, my favorite flower. “Did he seriously order all of these flowers for you? Even before sleeping with you?”
“I went on one date with him because of my friend set us up and he hasn’t left me alone since.” I sigh. “He’s constantly calling or texting and he’s constantly coming to the bar I own with my brother. This has been going on for months.”
“So call the fucking cops, Jez.” Ashley exclaims, throwing up his arms for good measure. “This is fucking bullshit. The guy clearly can’t take a hint.”
“He’s not being violent so I don’t want to call the cops on him. He’s just like an overexcited puppy; completely harmless.”
“For now.” Ashley grumbles before sighing. “Jezebel, he might turn violent and I’ll be damned if I lose you because you were too nice to call the cops.”
“I’m not calling the cops until my life is actually threatened. Right now he’s just being like a lovestruck teenager.” I tell my best friend. “He’s going to eventually get sick of me and find a new girl. Sooner or later, he’s going to realize I’m not interested.”
“I think I know a way for Trevor to realize you’re just not that into him.” A smirk appears across his lips. “Date me.”
“Playboy say what now?” I shake my head, confused. “Did I hear correctly? You want to date me?”
“Men tend to back off a woman once they know the woman is taken by another man.” He shrugs. “So why not date me? We already act lovey dovey towards each other.”
Ashley is right. We do cuddle, hold hands, even kiss on occasion. But it’s always been friendly and not romantic. This is just how our friendship is.
“And how is fake dating me going to affect you line of women waiting to ride the Ashley roller coaster?” I question the raven-haired bassist. “How is it going to affect the groupies?”
“I’ll have a dry spell for awhile,” he shrugs as if it was obvious. “I’ll do anything to make sure you’re safe.”
“Aw, Ashley Purdy is willing to give up sex for me!” I swoon causing Ashley to chuckle at my overdramatic act. “Such a romantic.”
“Only for you Jezebel.” He laughs. “So what’s it going to be? Are you going to be my new fake girlfriend?”
“Sure.” I smile. “What could possibly go wrong?”
