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“No,” Melvin said flatly, unsure why his usually steady heart felt so rattled. “I've got work. Go watch TV or
something.”
“I'd rather stay with you,” Jessica said softly.
“You don’t have to.”
“But | want to,” Jessica insisted, her excuses endless. “If you won't letkeep you company, then charge me
rent. | feel bad living here for free.”
Melvin’s cool gaze softened, a flicker of something in his eyes.
After a moment, he gave in. “Fine, but no kissing. Promise.”
“Deal,” Jessica said instantly, her eyes sparkling. “If you say no, | won't kiss you.”
“Okay,” he muttered quietly.
Later, Melvin worked in his study while Jessica sat nearby, watching him silently.
Maybe it was the long day or a restless night, but soon her eyes fluttered shut. She drifted off, her head resting
gently on his shoulder.
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He thought she was teasing again and opened his mouth to speak, but then he saw her closed eyes and peaceful
face. Her long lashes cast soft shadows, and her skin looked so delicate in the dim light. She seemed calm and
serene.
As he watched her, he brushed a stray hair from her cheek without thinking. Realizing what he had done, he
quickly pulled his hand back.
After a pause, he shut his computer, carried her to the bedroom, tucked her in, and returned to his work.
By the the finished, it was late.
As he grabbed a snack, a message from Gerard popped up.
“Are you set on staying single forever?” Gerard asked.
Melvin frowned, confused.
Gerard went on. “I heard Jessica is as busy as you and has never dated. You two were classmates and got along
well. You sure you're not interested?”
Melvin typed, “Let’s skip that for now. | have a question.”
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“Shoot,” Gerard replied.
Melvin thought of Jessica’s actions earlier and hesitated. “If a girl keeps trying to kiss someone, what's that
about?”
“How should | know? I'm not a girl!” Gerard shot back.
“Wait, did someone kiss you?”
“Who was it?”
“Does Jessica know?”
Melvin glanced at the messages and typed calmly, “Just curious. No one.”
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Gerard added, “By the way, keep an
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her old blird Yales might hassle her.”
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