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“I’m sorry. I had no idea you only bought the same shit week to week.”

“Just have my habits. Guess I’m going to grow as a person with you as my roommate.”

“Oh, you sure are.”

I waggle my eyebrows at him, and he smiles as he sets the bags down and begins unloading them.

“I did get some champagne though. It was on a shelf on the way out.”

“Oh, how romantic, Dean. You know the way to my heart.”

His cheeks flush and he looks a little sheepish. “Didn’t think of that.”

“I know,” I say as I nudge him. “I’m just being silly. Now sit back and relax and get ready for the best dinner of your life.”

I keep shifting in my chair because goddammit, Dean. He’s moaning around his fork with each bite, and it’s making me horny as fuck. It’s a ridiculously sexy sound. It should be illegal.

“Honestly, I get that you enjoy it,” I murmur, taking another long sip of the champagne he poured me. This is my second glass. I mighthave gulped down the first one quickly. Might even be a little lightheaded.

But the food I put in my stomach quickly soaked it up and now I’m on glass two. I’ll probably finish the entire bottle on my own. May even drink Dean’s glass that he hasn’t touched.

I didn’t even know he was a champagne guy, actually. Thought it was beer or bust.

“Sorry, but fuck, Avery. This teriyaki sauce is amazing.”

Yes. Butt fuck, Dean. Butt fuck me.

“I warned you. And you didn’t believe me.”

His eyes meet mine as he wipes his mouth with his napkin. “Yeah, I’m a convert now. You can do no wrong.”

“I’m perfect. In every way.”

I grin and he winks at me, making me melt a little more into my seat. Well, damn. This is detrimental. I chug the rest of the champagne and let out a small burp.

“Want another?” he asks.

“Just give me the bottle.”

He chuckles and slides it toward me.

“You can have mine too if you’d like.” He sips on it lightly, and I wonder what it would be like to press my lips to where his have just been.

Would melt my panties right off me, I’m sure.

“Haven’t had champagne since my wedding, I think.”

“Well, I was surprised when you picked this up.”

“I traveled around the world in the grocery store. Thought I’d go even farther outside my comfort zone with this.”

I snort a laugh, put the bottle up to my lips, and take a sloppy swig.

“Well, you did good. It’s the least I can do now that you’ve offered up your home. And…I promise to start looking for other places to live as soon as I have a deposit saved up. I know I said I’d only stay a few days, but it might take me a while. With my wages and such.”

“I don’t mind you being here, Avery.”

“I know, but I do. I don’t want to put you out. Or overstay my welcome.”

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