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His responding smile damn near takes my breath away “I’d love that Yeah”

“Well, come on in, then”

I push open the door, holding it wide behind me as Harrison steps in, and it takes less than a second for all eyes to be on us

Truthfully, though, I’ainst the wall for better eavesdropping

“Look who’s here,” I say excitedly, but the response from the room is considerably less enthusiastic

Harrison doesn’t let it bother him—at least, not that I can see

Ben Huddleson is the first to climb off the couch and stick out his hand It’s not his nor as he has no idea who Harrison is, I have to believe he thinks he’s someone important in the business

Harrison’s shtly brittle as he takes Ben’s hand in his own, but he doesn’t falter

“Ben Huddleson I’htens as Ben reaches out to me and puts an unwelcome hand on my stomach, a physical implication of the rest of his role Harrison’s face is a ine what’s si uncomfortable I can hardly stand myself What am I supposed to do here to make this bearable?

I chew onelse seehton Bossdale and check out as a irl inclass who used to faint all the time Call me a coward, I don’t care But it’s the only damn way I can slither myself out of this aard situation before everyone in the damn room chokes on it

Eyes shut, I’ sure to bend h to cushion the fall

The room erupts into chaos around me, but Harrison is the first person to take any real action, checkingan ear to

His smell envelops me in its comfort

“She’s all right Probably just got light-headed” He moves his hands to the sides of my face and elevates my chin as he talks to me “Rocky, wake up, baby” He taps ently, and I do so as I come back to consciousness

“Rock? There you are You’re okay,” he assureshurt?”

I shakeshades of green in his eyes with unchecked scrutiny If there’s ever a ti creepy in my stare, it’s now I don’t waste the opportunity

Good Lord, he’s handsome My baby daddy is truly a certified fox

“Everybody clear the couch,” Harrison orders With one arm behind my knees and the other around