Lily went back and forth more than a ball at a tennis match. 

Alex ignored her very real trauma caused by her previous relationship, getting all huffy when she even says she can't be in a relationship "right now", indicating she just needs time,  not to mention the issue of them living on opposite side of the country. 

I'm sure this will likely be resolved, probably with the help

of the mysterious Joshua who appears to be the author's stand in for God, and possibly due to some climatic event with her ex, who is probably the one who wrecked her store

. 

Overall, the flow is jerky, both characters would benefit from counseling, and I can't  take any more of it.