I opened the door and saw Heath sitting inside.
[Holy cow, it's Heath Osborne.]
[He's so handsome.]
"Lol, I remember Tamara drew him once.]
[Hehe, I've still got that saved.]
[Hey ladies. My friend wants to see it too.]
[Don't you guys ever quit? Spreading that stuff is illegal.]
[How come Tamara isn't in jail yet?]
[I reported her. You're welcome.]
I started to consider going over to beg for his forgiveness.
The main victim seemed calm, so maybe he'd forgive me.
I tried to recall what I'd drawn back then. All I remembered was his killer six-pack.
And those pecs too.
"Tamara? Why are you standing in the doorway?" Earlene came out of the bathroom.
She was surprised.
She was a child star turned sweetheart actress. We were total opposites.
I smiled awkwardly and lugged my heavy suitcase to the farthest corner.
"Aw, Tamara, isn't that heavy? Didn't anyone help you? Heath carried mine," Earlene cooed.
"These guys, I swear."
She giggled and said to him, "Heath, go help Tamara with her suitcase."
[Wow, Earlene is scoring big!]
[Earlene is so kind, even willing to help Tamara!]
[So sweet. Turns out Heath only helped Earlene with her luggage!]
[The matchmaker is here. Everyone makes way.]
Heath glanced at me and stood up.
I panicked as he strode over purposefully.
"No need, I've got it," I said.
But it was too late.
He effortlessly picked up my suitcase, his muscular arms on full display in his short sleeves.
I couldn't help but notice how perfect they still were.
I swore that it was just a glance.
But the chat caught my look.
[Tamara: I'm watching, and I'm drawing.]
[The previous comment made me laugh so hard. It's so obvious with just one glance!]
[The whole internet is waiting for her new drawing.]
[Tamara is at it again! I can't believe I'm shipping this.]
[Tsk, you people trying to ride the wave. Aren't you annoying?]
[Exactly, who would want to be tied to Tamara?]
[The ones shipping this aren't worried about breaking their teeth, huh? Can't you see who Heath likes more?]
The comment section was in chaos.
I thanked him as he set my bag down.
True to his reputation, he just hummed in response and stood there silently.
Watching Earlene chat him up, I realized something.
I'd just been roped into their publicity stunt. Sneaky.
