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After we’re done, I want to run I ask Grao with ht pace We start out at towards the beach and then run on the sand for aat me and can’t hide my surprise

“Holy shit, is that Reed?” Sophie asks

“Yep”

“He’s still gorgeous, but now in a more manly way”

“Yep” My heart beat races and not fro His body is a ht above his waistline, creating the ‘V’ that disappears in his shorts Sweat glistens on his skin, and I can’t tear e of him naked fills my mind

We slohen we meet up with him He looks nervously at Sophie who just stares at him

“Good , ladies”

“Hi, what are you doing here?” I question him

“Well, I was able tois part of ets crowded”

I nodat him She winces when I elbow her but snaps out of her ‘Reed Matthews’ haze She looks between us and I can tell she’s torn about how she should act I try to communicate to her with my eyes to act normal

“Hi, Sophie” Reed says hesitantly

She finally acknowledges him with a head nod

“Well, enjoy your run I’ll get that inforht about my schedule” He looks at me and disappointment flashes on his face

“Actually, Ari, I think I’ to head back I probably shouldn’t have eaten that extra pancake this et Davis froives Reed a look I can’t read

“I’ll come back with you”

“No! Enjoy your run I knoevery Sunday on the beach,” she says so fast, I get suspicious

“Really, I can run another time”

“Actually, I’d love to join you What do you say we hit the grey marker by the beach shack and back?” Reed interrupts us

“Um, that’s okay Reed, I’m sure you have your own route”

“It’s settled! Reed, will youand grins at me