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I’m all he can think about?

He dreams aboutaround

"Sure it’s normal, when you’re attracted to someone--"

"I’m not just attracted to her, Mom It’s like…I don’t know, it’s like…"

"It’s like what?"

He groans, frustrated "I don’t know"

"Love doesn’t make sense, honey Maybe you should ask your father" She chuckles "God, he had no idea what he was doing e started dating It was such a train wreck"

"I’ to Dad about ht

"What are you going to do?"

"I think I’ the words, stunning everyone "Or falling in love with her, whatever Feeling so toback in shock Falling slack, back against the wall,hot cheeks

Rowdy is falling in love with od, he’s in love with reedy for the words Just one more time

"Have you discussed it with her?"

"God no!" He screeches "Are you nuts?"

I have to press a palhs "Why not?"

"I’m not ready to confess that shit to her, Mother I don’t knohat she’ll say and I’, relax You’re so sensitive" Mrs Wade chuckles again "Please stop staring atridiculous"

It sounds like he’s crossing his ars with her"

"Why not?"

"Because" His voice is stern, resolute "I don’t think she feels the same way It’s been two ently, and I iine if I stuckon his forear time"

"Scarlett is…" His voice trails off "S?

Me?

I intimidate him? Is he delusional?

I’et intothe rejection twice Half the tia pants, and the other half he’s only seenabout that?

Sterling Wade is six foot two of solid muscle and tan skin Smooth planes andabout hiuy like hi the perfect uy could possibly be

And sweet Jesus, that boy loves me