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“Thanks,” I tell hiht-year-old brother and eleven-year-old sister were all over us at her parents’ house I’ainst Disney Channel teen sitcon”

He chuckles “You’ll be happier here The only thing on my TV, twenty-four seven, is porn”

“It better be hard core,” I quip “If it’s nothing but missionary, I’m out of here”

Maverick’s gaze locks with onna need to take a cold shower now, thanks”

Don’t look at his crotch, Gia Don’t look at his crotch Look anywhere else in this room, but not there

“You’ll have plenty of tiet some of our stuff” I force myself to look around at the room we’ve just stepped into

Maverick’s house is open and modern The floors are a dark, rich wood and the walls are painted a pale gray A two-story stone fireplace is the focal point in the living room, from which I can see the kitchen, lined in white shaker cabinets and light-gray marble countertops

“I love your house,” I say

“Thanks I don’t think I’ll ever fully furnish it, but I’ve got enough for uests”

“We really appreciate you letting us stay, Maverick,” Ro says, easing herself into a chair in the living room

“No probleuys just h that doorway over there” He points “And Gia, I’m afraid you’ll have to take the room upstairs next to mine”

“I can sleep on the couch,” I say, sitting down to try it out “It’s super co”

“I’” Ro waves a hand “And you won’t be able to sleep in here during the day because of all the sunlight”

I give her a pointed look, and she gives ht back

“We can work it out later,” I say, getting up “I’et our stuff”

“Don’t forget to get the thing we talked about,” Ro says

I shake et your clothes and toothbrush and maybe your deodorant, but that’s it”

“Gia!”

“I’ll corab a shirt”

“Are you sure?”

“Yep We can take my truck; it’ll be easier”

I arch a brow, surprised “You have a truck?”