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As if on cue, my phone buzzes in my clutch. I fish it out to find a text from Cole lighting up my screen.

Cole

Good morning, Starlight

Rory

It’s like three in the morning

That doesn’t count

Cole

Six for me, Ror

It’s bright and early back in NYC

Rory

Why the fuck are you awake then?

Cole

Because I’m heading to the gym

Gotta keep in shape, Fisher

Rory

Mmm worth it, then

Cole

That so?

Rory

Oh yes

You know you look good

Cole

Yeah, of course, I know it

But it’s a real fucking confidence booster to have you say it

Rory

Then I’ll say it more often, Sparrow

Because you always look so fucking good

Especially when you wear your hat backward

God, that’s so hot

Cole

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