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Crap Was thebetween th I possessed and stepped back fro froed, Josh" I had to repeat that enough so I’d believe it "You’reyou, all Josh-y and perfectnow, but I know it’s just a matter of time"

The muscle in his jaw flexed "A lanced around us, keeping my voice low

"No, E of prying eyes

On cue, Tweedledu her ass a deliberate sway "Hiya, Josh Maybe I can see you later?"

His eyes didn’t stray froood time, Heather"

I pointed to her back as she shiirls will always be lined up for you, and it’s not like you to turn them down I’m meand you’reyou, and it’s only a matter of time until you realize the chase isn’t as fun when the rabbit is caught Especially when the rabbit isn’t exactly all put together"

He clenched and unclenched his teeth until he took a deep breath "Listen up Forget whatever it is you think is ‘like ht in Breckenridge And it’s not because they’re not asking It’s because they’re not you" He raked his hands through his hair, tugging on the strands "Have soets you screwed over, Josh, and Riley wasn’t even a quarter as sought after as you are You’re Josh-freaking-Walker!"

"And you’re Deceirl I’m interested in I’m not Riley! When I et where I a down, and I choose you"

"I’m nowhere near ready to be anyone’s choice" Not ready to risk my heart

His eyes narrowed, but he let my jab slip "One day you will be, and I’ll still be here, no h, he turned to leave

"Why?" I called after hi this?"

He looked back, his knuckles white with restraint on his bag "Because I’h to care about you, and soone

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