Page 96 of Just A Little Fling

“Uhh, I don’t know a lot about pregnancy, but I think there’s a little more to the process,” he rasped. “But if you’re not, I’m willing to keep trying.”

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Rory

Are you still speaking to us?

Owen

Please tell us you’re speaking to us.

Jakob

Me three.

Anders

Just checking in with you. We’re just thinking of you.

Nico

Yes, I’m still speaking to everyone, and I’m good.

Jakob

Is this the part where I don’t ask you about what happened?

Rory

We kinda sorta 100% want to know.

Anders

Boys! We talked about this.

Rory

We talked about it, but we didn’t decide.

Anders

Yes, we did decide, and you three agreed you wouldn’t push.

Jakob

It’s a small nudge, and that makes it a smudge.

Rory

I feel like you probably know that’s not what the word means.

Jakob

Words can mean anything.

Owen

But can they though?

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