Project Heartbreak
“So, textured crop. And for the love of God, can we do something about the glasses? They’re tragic.”
“Hey!” I yelped. “I need those to see!”
Chloe, now armed with a spray bottle, gave me a sympathetic smile in the mirror. “Don’t worry, Elliot. We’re just going to help your best features shine through. Now, sit still.”
As she started spritzing my hair, I snuck another look at Jax in the mirror. He was scrolling through his phone, already looking bored. The brief, human moment was over, replaced by his usual impatience.