Viola POV.

"Hey, sleep here-don't be shy about it, come on," I said to Joe with a warm, inviting smile.

I patted the empty spot on the bed next to me like it was the most natural thing in the world.

He blushed bright red, his cheeks turning all pink like a tomato.

He dragged his feet toward the bed all hectically, mumbling under his breath, "I'm not shy, Viola-really, I'm cool with this."

I nodded slowly and emphasized my words with this big, wide grin that stretched across my face.

I was ...