Page 27 of Set on You

Never.

RITCHIE_SCOTTY7

Can I ask why not?

I’m tempted to just tell it like it is: it’s too soon after his breakup. But I don’t. He is Squat Rack Thief, after all. I take pleasure in making him squirm.

CURVYFITNESSCRYSTAL

Because.

RITCHIE_SCOTTY7

“Because” isn’t an acceptable response.

CURVYFITNESSCRYSTAL

I’m allowed to turn you down without an excuse.

RITCHIE_SCOTTY7

That’s true. But I’m pretty sure you kind of like me. You even pretended your phone was missing so you could attack me in the changing room.

CURVYFITNESSCRYSTAL

You’re so full of yourself. That’s one reason I can’t go out with you.

RITCHIE_SCOTTY7

One reason? There are more?

I smile, knowing I’ve intrigued him.

CURVYFITNESSCRYSTAL

Yes.

RITCHIE_SCOTTY7

Care to share?

CURVYFITNESSCRYSTAL

Stand by, this might take a while to type.

RITCHIE_SCOTTY7

Lol... Eagerly awaiting your novel.

CURVYFITNESSCRYSTAL

Aside from reason 1—the fact that your ego is the size of Boston...

2) We go to the same gym and our families are joining. What if things didn’t work out? We’d have to see each other. It would be weird and awkward for everyone involved.

3) I can only be wooed with classic joke pickup lines. You’ve failed to give me one I can’t refuse.

4) I’m not looking to be someone’s rebound.

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