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“At Jess’s raised eyebrow, Cody cleared her throat. “We all know it’s not a problem, Ben, but how about you take a little break from the game and stand still while you eat.”

gotta love a ‘on a leash’ moment

“There’s a but, isn’t there? I can tell. Is it knowing you’ll never be my only top priority?”

If Cody didn’t look like she might be on the edge of tears, Jess might have given in to the urge to punch her. In the arm, at least. “No. And honestly, fuck you for thinking that.”

god I love jess

“You do that a lot.”

“Do what?”

“Look at me that way and make my heart do a flip. That one was more like a triple twist.”

I am absolutely devouring this, they’re so flirty I love it

“In that case, I think I better work on my bench presses.”

“I felt your arms. I think it’s more the emotional growth you need to work on.”

“Ouch.”


I absolutely love THISSS

“Strong, silent, and stubborn?”

“Pretty much. You might as well know now.”

“Then you might as well know that I’m only going to put up with one of those three, And I do have a preference on which.”

“You still nervous? I’m not above talking about the weather while I wait for you to kiss me.”

Cody couldn’t hold back her smile. “Please, anything but the weather.”

“Tonight was nice. Thank you for saying yes.”

“Thank you for inviting me. I quite enjoyed myself.” Jess mimicked Cody’s formal tone.”

“She hated those lines about throats going dry and being at a loss for words, but that’s exactly what happened to her.”

me when

okay 2 chapters in and I already love the voice of the characterss.

How are these two STILL so oblivious.? I'm gonna rip my hair out🫠