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Elliott

It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t very private.

A shadow looms over my screen.

“That’s one way to describe an orgy,” Noel says with a laugh.

I lock my phone and spin my desk chair toward him. “Don’t orgy-shame me.”

“Whatever you say, babe. You’re the one with a sex column.”

Alden

What’s your favorite heat-related snack?

Elliott

Why do I feel like you’re interrogating me?

Alden

Because I am. I’m building a heat plan. Like a birth plan, but for heats.

Elliott

You are such a dork.

Alden

I don’t know. You’re still talking to me so something’s working.

Come on, what do you like to eat while you’re in heat?

Elliott

I’m usually too queasy, but I’m always thirsty.

Alden

Smoothies and milkshakes, got it. What about kombucha?

Elliott

There’s only one kind of cum I want when I’m in heat.

Alden

I’m blushing.

Favorite color?

Elliott

Peach, but I don’t see how that has anything to do with my heat.

Alden

Peach? I’m starting to think you’re flirting with me.