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"Five I have five," he correctedlike I’d killed his puppy

"He’s also a know-it-all He’s all about challenges, doesn’t take no for an answer--"

"Except fro people outside their comfort zones"

"I also speak fluent Spanish, German, and Greek, but that seeant…ugh I couldn’t even think of a less-offensive word to describe hih "Wilder?"

He gave rin, and I reminded myself not to ave that grin out any more there would be a pile of panties in front of hi pants They were an extra layer of protection

Even your pants would join the pile if he really wanted I was so screwed

"Leah is a junior,in international relations at Dartet her Masters in International Relations and is currently ranked second in her class, which rad school she wants She’s an only child, raised in California, only a dozen miles away from my house, actually--"

"How?" I whispered

He leaned to the side and whispered in reed to strap into a zip-line when they were terrified, and they held your future in your hands, don’t you think you’d Google them?"

I should have been flattered that he’d taken the tiiant knot insensation of coled What else did he kno deep had he dug? Did he see pictures? Would his cool, flirtatious condescension turn to pity? God, I’d rather he ignore me co she has, and that nize" He looked over and locked eyes with me "And she’s incredibly brave, which I respect above everything else"

I sed, my emotions so conflicted that I wasn’t sure how to respond Or breathe Yeah I was screwed

Distance That was it Remember the plan I needed to distance ades when I wasn’t in class or tutoring hiht be interested in Yup, that was the answer

Iour two-hour break Paxton walked me to the door and then proo inup clean towels "You don’t have to do that," I assured him

"You don’t have to tutor Wilder, either, but we both have jobs to do if we’re going to stay on our little trip," he responded with a wide grin "Besides, as people go, I lucked out when I got you My friend Luke got Zoe"

"Oh God"

"See? I’ll fetch your towels all day long"

I laughed "Fine, but only if you showespresso machine"

"I could make it for you," he offered