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“Is that a promise?” I reached out to push his unruly curl out of his face, tucking it back into place with the rest of his dark hair.

“Yeah, Love, it is.” He shifted up, pressing a soft kiss to my shoulder as I closed my eyes.

A second later, the bed was ripped from underneath me. I let out a squeal, only to find myself thrown over Theo’s shoulder. “Where are we going?” I asked, letting out a laugh as he gently slapped my ass.

“Shower.”

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Theo

Six months later

Asher

I’m going to be late.

Noah

Does anyone else feel like they’re in trouble when Asher texts like that?

Will

It’s the aggressive period.

Me

It’s proper grammar.

Oli

Is there some sort of class we can send them to?

Texting etiquette 101?

Quinn

Ash, I’ll save you some French toast.

Does anyone want to hear why Theo is mad at me?

Noah

*raised hand emoji*

I do!

Me

I don’t know if they’ll be on your side.

Jaxson

Wouldn’t sound so confident buddy…

Will

Yeah, history would say otherwise.