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“You can’t stop kissing me because youlikeit—big difference.”

“I do not!”

His grin grows because he knows that’s a lie. “You dirty, dirty liar.”

“Um, miss?”

“Robert!”

“Montana!”

“Ma’am?”

“What?” I screech at the interruption.

The moment I realize what I’ve done—yelled at this poor man who’s just trying to do his job—I’m pressing my skirt straight and patting my hair down. I clasp my hands in front of me and give the mall employee my best smile, despite being annoyed with myself for letting Robbie and his stupid charm get the best of me—again.

“I’m sorry, sir. I didn’t mean to yell. Obviously, I’m out of my mind right now.” I wave my hand Robbie’s way. “This is not normal behavior for me, but that’s no excuse. If you’d be so kind as to escort me inside, I’ll hold my head high and take my punishment without any complaints.”

“I just need you to pay for the shoes, ma’am.”

“Oh.” I will myself not to blush. “I-I…I can do that.”

With one last glance at Robbie, the employee nods. “If you’ll come with me, please.”

I fall in step behind him, only sparing Robbie one last look before I’m carted off to buy the most uncomfortable shoes in the world because he justhadto drag me outside in them.

“Fine. We’ll call it a draw…for now,” Robbie says with a wink.

Stupid charm.

Eight

Monty

Python:I’m not sorry about kissing you again.

Me:I don’t want you to be sorry.

Me:But, I mean, you DID ditch me at the store after YOU made me STEAL. You can be sorry for that.

Python:I’m not sorry for that either. It was funny.

Me:You’re oozing charm right now.

Python:It’s a gift.

Python:I also feel like I should say that I wasn’t stalking you…that much.

Me:I know…I think.

Python:So we agree then? I wasn’t stalking you?

Me:What kind of question is that?

Python:I don’t know. Ignore me. I’m tired. I’ve had a long day.

Me:I saw you three hours ago!

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