#bobnix

                Bob is cute, and clearly loves his brother and she finds herself smiling as the clip ends with them shoving at each other.

                “What are you smiling at?” Bradley asks, dropping in to the space beside her, worn springs of the rec-room sofa creaking in protest and the sagging cushions forcing them together.

                “Just the Instagram algorithm showing me single guys…”

                “Sure you’re not on Tinder?”

                “Fuck you.”

                “Are they hot? Show me,” Bradley orders, resting his head on her shoulder and she rolls her eyes but presses the rewatch, holds her phone between them so he can see. Bradley is watching intently, making little amused noises under his breath and it’s not that funny. Cute. But not funny.

                “Why are you laughing?”

                “The guy in the background. He’s… he’s signing something completely different. Bob is single too. Jake’s only agreed to this if they’re double dates, but he’s pretty picky, so don’t expect a second date. Yes, he does have a big ego. He also has a big dick to go with it. He said not being able to sign is a deal breaker. He’s sick of having to make accommodations just to be able to communicate. Then he called Bob the best older brother, which is what Bob stands for apparently.”

                “So… Bob posted this. But he must have seen what Jake signed.”

                “Yeah. Obviously weeding out people who don’t know sign.”

                “Wait. Since when did you know sign language?”

                “My uncle, and my mom before that. Why? You want to go on a double date?”

                “Pfft. They’re probably on the other side of the country.”

                “That’s not a no. And from you that’s a resounding yes. What’s the guy’s name?” Bradley asks, and he’s pulling his phone out, jostling her and she holds her phone out so Bradley can see the name and search it up before she taps on the guy’s profile. Bradley is doing the same, and he’s sitting up suddenly, making her sink into the gap further and she pushes against him, struggling to sit up properly.

                “What?”

                “They’re in San Diego. I’m going to message him!”

                “No!”

                “Come on! The guy’s hot and if nothing comes of it we’ll still have gone out… Live a little Phoenix.”

TBC or not TBC? 🤷‍♀️

Edited to add: (14th May 2026)

Now continued and it has a title:

Let me feel your heartbeat