“Just a minute maybe.” Eyes closed, he breathed in and out slowly, and I pulled out my phone, scrolling messages to give him some space. But then I saw one from Kellan that had me legit gasping.

“Hey. Uh. This is either really cool news or not what you want to hear—”

“What now?” He cracked an eye open.

“You went viral.” I clicked the link Kellan had sent so I could see for myself.

“I went what?”

“Chase’s parents got your picture. And they put it up on their social media as part of their updates on Chase’s health.” I held up my phone so he could see one of the posts. “And now…you’ve got a zillion shares and dozens of people in the comments wanting a drawing like that and wanting to know if you have a website.”

“I don’t have a website.” Milo’s voice was halfway between horror and regret.

“Yet.” Grinning, I winked at him. I wasn’t letting this opportunity pass him by.

“Yet,” he echoed, studying me intently before he smiled too. “I’m totally getting one by bedtime, am I right?”

“You’re not wrong.” I rubbed his arm before gesturing at the nice day outside. “Feeling any more ready?”

“Yeah. No point in staying here until it’s dark.”

“Oh, there’s always a point to being alone in an enclosed space…” I waggled my eyebrows at him.

“Hold that thought for later.” He groaned before opening the car door. “Have a feeling I’m going to need the distraction.”

“Think the professors can spare you for the night?” I bumped shoulders with him as we headed down the sidewalk.

“Definitely. I’ll text them that I’ve got plans to work on a website with you.” His laugh was most welcome after some of the more serious conversations we’d been having lately.

“Among other plans.” I looked him up and down. “I might like this look even more than the toga.”

He chuckled self-consciously at the praise. “Stop making me think about sex.”

“But you’re less nervous now, right?”

“Yeah, I am. Thank you,” he said as we reached the apartment. He took one more big breath before knocking.

“Milo. Jasper.” Milo’s mom opened the door and surprised me with hugs for both of us. “It’s so good to see you again.”