Page 54 of Sparrow

“Surely you have to know that? He adores you. Always has.”

“The feeling is mutual.”

“Then stop moping around the park.”

“I wasn’t moping, that much.” I smile.

“You were absolutely moping. Looking at you even made me want to mope,” he kids.

“Gee, thanks.”

“Do me a favor?” he asks.

“Sure.”

“Don’t tell anyone I was all philosophical and shit. I need to hide the fact that I have a heart. I have an asshole, womanizer rep to uphold.”

“Your secret is safe with me.”

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