Calculated Retreat

{Harper's POV}

"Hey Kira, I was wondering if you can—"

I stopped. My thumb hovered over the screen like it had just realized it was about to do something irreversible.

I stared at the message. Then I squinted at it, like maybe if I looked hard enough, it would tell me if this was a good idea or a social crime punishable by embarrassment.

Is this too soon?

The question came quietly. Then louder. T