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Oliver raises a curious brow.
“My favorite season is summer,” I explain.
“Really?” he says, somewhat disappointed.
“I abhor snow.”
His jaw drops. “How is that even possible?”
“It’s cold! And wet.”
“That’s what coats and hats and gloves are for,” he argues.
“None of which are necessary for a perfect summer day at the beach.”
He sneers. “Your favorite color isn’t really red, is it?”
I bite my bottom lip. “Well…”
“Ugh.” Oliver sits back. “You know, we might have to reconsider this whole friendship thing.”
“We really might,” I quip.
“Getting nervous about this sandwich now…” he says as he reaches for his half.
“Oh, if you hate this, then we’re done,” I say, slicing the air with my hand. “I’m completely serious.”
Oliver chuckles over his plate as he carefully picks up the sandwich. “Here goes nothing,” he says.
I watch closely as he takes a bite, actively studying every little change in his expression as he chews.
He turns his face away from me, trying not to choke as he holds in his laugh. “Stop that,” he says through a hole between his lips. “It’s creepy.”
“Well?” I ask, holding my stare.
Oliver covers his mouth, taking his time as he swallows it down and enjoys a sip from his water glass. After a moment, he sits back and licks his lips, nodding.
“It’s not bad,” he says.
“Not bad?” I repeat.
“Okay, it’s kind of amazing,” he adds.
“I told you!” I slide my plate closer. “Friendship saved.”
“Looks like.”
“You’re lucky,” I say. “For now.”
He laughs as I take a bite from my half.
CHAPTER 14
OLIVER
I turn yet another page, telling myself it’ll be the last one. It’s nearing two in the morning now. I have a full day of New York tasks ahead of me and yet...
I don’t want to stop reading this goddamn book.
