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How did you know? That’s exactly what it is

Red Robin

I wouldn’t worry, you have that boyish charm that’ll get you out of trouble in a heartbeat

Denver

Are you flirting with me?

The second I hit send, I wince. Now we’re flirting via text? I can’t stop thinking about our kiss and how much more I wanted from her. How much I could give her.

Red Robin

Would little old me do that?

Denver

Why do I picture you batting your eyelashes?

Red Robin

Bc you know me. Also, you told my brother you’d look out for me

Denver

That sounds a lot like bribery

Red Robin

Are you sure you’re okay about the

I stare at the red lips on the screen. I clear my throat—as well as ignoring the pounding in my chest because that very kiss is at the forefront of my mind, telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth here would be a mistake on my part.

Denver

Of course

And that’s what I say. I could fucking kick myself.

“Denver? We’re headed out,” JJ calls as I look up from my phone.

I glance at him. “Okay, won’t be a second.”

Denver

Are you?

Red Robin

I’m not gonna lie and say it wasn’t good, D

Red Robin

And it served its purpose

Served its purpose.

That’s right, to give the middle finger to Hannah and her disciples.