Keep the door open

　　Calum came with his guitar. Such a showoff. He is singing. My parents are smitten by him. If the way they are paying rapt attention to his singing is any sign to go by. Ben can sing too, he is the best bathroom singer in his opinion. Maria also seems impressed with Calum. She pinches my thighs and winks. I shouldn’t have let her sit beside me. 

　　“He’s hot,” she whispers. “Is he available?” 

　　“You have a boyfriend,” I remind her. “Daniel. Daniel Holt. The hot guy with green eyes.” Her grin is instant. It’s a surprise and miracle they are still going strong. “Yeah, you are very much not single.”

　　“I’m allowed to admire other people.” Maria pokes my cheek to support her fallacious claims. I feel like admiring people can lead into something more. Feelings sure can be weird and I will rather be on the safer side. “You too, Tessa. Admire from afar. Keep your options open. You should try it sometime.”