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"Ugh, I’ia tossed her chopsticks into a box

My phone buzzed on the shelf besideup, already suspecting who it

I hadn’t heard froot what he wanted and was done with ia Somehow I kneasn’t capable of the first He wasn’t a user And he sure as hell wasn’t anything less than honest If he’d been looking for a fling, he would have been up front about it My gaze landed on the screen

And I was right I s over his words when he texted again, before I even had a chance to reply and tell hiia?

Me: Good

Shaw: Good enough to be left alone yet? I have this bed that’s too big It needs you in it I need you in it

"OhI think that’s a first What’s lover boy saying?" Pepper teased in a singsong voice

My face flaht it would happen You’re in love" Georgia smiled almost sadly I knew she was happy for roeen me and Shahile her love life cruh I knew she wouldn’t wantthat way

My thuht

Shaw: Understand You’re a good friend

I suilt me He really was unselfish that way Or he wasn’t nearly as anxious to see h This relationship business really o out this week

Me: Are u asking me out

Shaw: Assbackwards, but yeah I a test Thur that I need to study for

Considering I hadn’t studied all weekend, I was really going to have to crauess I can wait that long As long as I get to see you Thur night then?

Me: Ok

Shaw: Bring an overnight bag minus pjs You won’t need those

I set s up to ia both stared at rinned "Guess you don’t mind my interference now, do you?"

I rolledIt’s not like he’s my boyfriend" I didn’t knohat he was