Katherina B.

Jasmine: Second-best?

Enrique: Since the first one is now here...

Jasmine: That was SO bad

Enrique: Really? Damn. I worked on it for the past three day
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Jasmine: Nope. Sorry. It was still bad

Enrique: haha

That’s because this is real music.”

At least now we know you’re not inconsiderate. Just horrendously clumsy.”

I’m like no thanks, I’m already all over the place as it is. I don’t need alcohol for that.”

“You know Luca? You’re so funny. Please go on.”

I roll my eyes at his tone. “Good morning to you too.”

“That’s not a disaster waiting to happen,” he mutters.

“What did you say?” But I heard exactly what he said. I’m just wondering if he has the guts to say it louder than he did.

Luca adjusts his posture, purposely faking excitement, “I said how great is it that you’re going to be surfing with us.”

“That’s what I thought,” I say, my eyes squinting at him.

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Instead he snorts. “So you’re clumsy and ticklish? Perfect combination to learn how to surf

“You’re okay. I got you,” he reassures, looking right into my wide eyes.

“I would use the terms watch and surf mildly,” he deadpans. “But yeah, you were doing a lot better than before.”

So he noticed me. I can’t lie that my heart flutters at this simple revelation

it?” I mock. “That’s all I needed to say to receive a warm welcome from you?”

“No. But I appreciate you asking,” Luca replies with an obnoxious grin.