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"I don't think so," I said "I have class tomorrow early…"

"Kate, you are just such aHe turned to Drake "See what I ain!"

"Maybe you should take a strong hint," Drake said, his voice low, sounding a bit impatient

Dave made a face and turned back to me "No offense meant, Kate"

I shook"No offense taken" I forced a s me in the rearview

Still, Dave didn't give up "One of these days, you will have to go out with el told me you've been practically a hermit for the last two years"

"Final year of classes before I writeto keep rades up"

We drove up to et out of a car, feeling like Dave was totally ignoring Drake's not so subtle warning to leave me be Dave hopped out when the car stopped and opened my door

Drake got out of his door and watched as Dave walked me up the stairs to the front entrance

"Good night, Kate," Dave said e reached the door "Call me about that interview"

"I will," I said, regretting that I agreed to it No doubt he'd take the opportunity to hit on me onceus I smiled at him "Thank you for the ride Nice to meet you"

"Nice to finally meet you," he said and smiled back "Take care of those knees If you have any problems, feel free to call me"

I turned and went inside

Once I was in my apartment and had my coat off, I calle

d Dawn