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Noah:

I promise. Only as friends.

She laughed at the messages coming in quick succession, cheered by the banter. She sat up on the bed.

Charlotte:

How can we have dinner? I’m not in Athens.

Noah:

I know. I’m in Rosebrook Valley too.

Charlotte:

Wtf?

Her brows collided. How strange… What were the odds Noah would come back to town after she returned home?

Noah:

My parents live here.

Charlotte:

I didn’t know that.

Noah:

There’s a lot you don’t know about me. ;-)

Charlotte:

Touché. Fine. Where and when?

Noah:

I didn’t think you’d accept. How about the diner you used to work at?

Charlotte:

It’s got a new name, but it’s hard to miss. The sign out front is flashy and neon yellow and red on black. Sizzlin’ Griddle.

Noah:

In the plaza? I’ve seen it.

Charlotte:

Yep.

Noah:

Meet at 6?

Charlotte:

Sure.