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Says the guy who is equally as obsessed with it.

Colton:

Well, you got me.

What are you up to?

Clara:

Nothing much. I just started a new romance book.

Colton:

How is it so far? Is it any good?

Clara:

I’m only fifty pages in, but it seems very promising.

Colton:

Well, let me know what you think about it in the end.

I miss hearing you talk about the books you’re reading.

I could already start to feel the blood rushing to my cheeks.

Colton:

And who knows? If this becomes your new favourite book, then I’ll have to read this one as well.

His text made me pause for a moment.

As well?

Does this mean he actually read the last book I told him about?

Don’t be ridiculous,I thought to myself.He’s just trying to make conversation; it probably doesn’t mean anything anyway.

Clara:

I’ll make sure to let you know my thoughts once I’m finished.

Anyway, what about you?

What are you up to?

Colton:

I am currently grocery shopping.

Spending some quality time with the roommate.

The text was followed up by a selfie of a grinning Colton, joined by a confused Miles in the background, holding up two different brands of sauce in each hand. It seemed like he was struggling to pick out which one to get.

I let out a small chuckle at the photo, knowing I was going to show it to Nina later.

Clara:

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