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“It’s always been you, Hallie, and I think we both know it”

“Meeting on that roof, listening to music, getting the opportunity to fall in love with you is my best memory, and all I can do is hope that one day you’ll let me do it again.”

“You don’t think you’ll forget about me?”
He bursts a laugh. “You truly have no idea how ingrained you are in here, huh?” He taps his chest. “You’re basically living rent free, Hallie Hart.”

“I wish you could see inside my head, Hal. You’d see the picture I’ve got painted of our future, and every part of it revolves around you okay?”

“ I understand why you’re hesitating or uninterested.” He whispers. “I’m not going to push you to want me. But I am going to be here, waiting, if you ever decide you want to try again. I’m not going anywhere this time.

All too soon, there’s a heavy arm wrapping around my waist, hauling me towards him until my back hits his chest. “Are you out of your mind? Just because I need you to be mine before I fuck you doesn’t mean I don’t want to cuddle.”

“This isn’t a date, you know.”

“Oh god no, it’s a work meeting, Hallie. Focus, please.?”

His attention moves back to my mouth, once again asking the question, “You’re single, Hal?”

I finally give him the long-awaited answer, nodding to tell him yes.

“Good.” He takes a slow predatorial step towards me, toe sharp and leaving no room for question. “Because we aren’t fucking friends.”