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RedRum237: That’s what my friend said

Kelsier38: Then your friend is right. You do know he didn’t deserve you, right?

RedRum237: I don’t know. Sometimes.

What?How can this person, who I know for a fact is a good person, not know they deserve better than a cheating, lying scumbag?

Kelsier38: I’m telling you, you do deserve better than that

RedRum237: You don’t even know me. I could be awful

Kelsier38: I know you well enough to know you are definitely not awful

RedRum237: You know what my chest looks like, that’s different

Kelsier38: Ouch

RedRum237: Sorry. See, I’m an asshole

Kelsier38: You are not an asshole. And you have a nice chest

RedRum237: Not too skinny?

Kelsier38: No. Though…

My hands sweat as I type out the next line.

Kelsier38: Maybe you could give me a reminder?

There’s a long pause and I regret sending that last message. The guy’s pouring his heart out to me over his cheating ex-boyfriend and I’m sleazing up on him, asking for shirtless pics.

But then an image is loading, and my breath’s so loud, it drowns out all my thoughts.

Fuck.There he is. Pale skin, slim waist, hairless chest and cute brown nipples with a little freckle or something near the left one. The only difference is he isn’t wearing his crucifix.

Kelsier38: Just as hot as I remember.

RedRum237: Thanks now you

I take a deep breath and turn on the lamp. I take a selfie without my face in the frame and send it before I can change my mind.

His reply comes fast.

RedRum237: Woah

I can’t stop a snort from escaping. I’m not that impressive. People probably think hockey players are all built like Marvel characters, but I’m by no means as built as some of those guys playing in the NHL. I’m not even the best built guy in my locker room, but he doesn’t know that.

RedRum237: I don’t believe you haven’t spoken to or hooked up with anyone since we last spoke like that.

Kelsier38: Why not?

RedRum237: Because, you’re way too hot. People are probably throwing themselves at you every day.

Kelsier38: Yeah right. And even if they were…

How the fuck do I put this?

Kelsier38” I don’t like the idea of hooking up with a total stranger.

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