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He climbs to his feet, and I have to tip my head back to meet his gaze.
“I need to mention it. You saved my ass.”
“Nia, it’s fine.”
“What do I owe you?”
“Nothing.”
“Let me at least pay you for the washer.”
“They’re like a buck. I don’t want your money.”
“Fine then have dinner with me instead.” My world screeches to a halt. What the hell made me ask that? “To say thank you,” I clarify with a wince. “Sorry, that was a little forward.”
I watch as he awkwardly rubs the back of his neck and feel the heat rising in my face as he seeks a rebuttal.
“I… uh… can’t.”
“No, right. You’re absolutely right. It was a stupid thing to ask.” I wince again, glancing down at my feet. “I don’t know what possessed me. Sorry.”
I’m aware of his proximity to me. Too aware. “I can’t have dinner with you, Nia. I’m sorry.”
He turns on his heel and walks away, leaving me alone to deal with my mortification.
