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I went back into the living room to see Quinn hadn’t moved, clearly needing the rest.

I settled back into the chair, pulling out my laptop to get some work done. I jumped on the call with HR and Asher, she didn’t even stir as I chatted with them. I answered emails and fielded messages from everyone about where I was over our office communication system.

The group text finally started up. It took them longer than I thought.

Noah

Anyone know where Knight is?

I swung by his office but Shelly was all secretive and said he was working remote for the afternoon.

Asher

He was on my call with HR. Didn’t ask for his location.

Me

You know I’m in this group chat, right?

Oli

Quinn… do you know where Knight is?

Will

She hasn’t responded in a few days, bet he pissed her off.

Oli

That’s what I asked earlier!! He ignored my question.

Noah

Let’s do a quick poll. Whose side are we picking in a fight? I have a feeling Knight might not like the outcome.

#TeamQuinn

Asher

Whatever it was, it was his fault. Sign me up for Team Quinn.

Even my best friend was on her side in our fictional fight. Not going to lie, I liked that they all rallied behind her so quickly. She had fit in well with all of them and I saw her make a conscious effort on Saturday to get to know each of them. Any time one of us had dated in the past we kept them at an arm’s length from the group, and we never included them in family time. She was different for them too.

I noticed Quinn’s phone buzzing on the table near her. So far she hadn’t moved in at least an hour. The only reason I didn’t worry was because I could see the rise and fall of her chest, hear her congested breaths.

Me

Can you guys lay off the messages.

Quinn is trying to sleep.

Jaxson

And why are you watching Quinn sleep in the middle of the afternoon?

Ash

Because he’s obsessed.