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I mean. We can still do long-distance book club. It’s not like we’re going to completely lose touch just because you’re not going to UW.

Just because you’re going to Princeton to be with the fancy brainiac matriculators.

Right?

Not loving the silence.

Okay, you need to say something exceptionally nice to me immediately before I spiral.

BRAD

Okay. You were nothing like Bella Swan when you started school here. You weren’t totally pale and you didn’t quiver at all.

VIVIAN

…that it?

BRAD

No. I have always liked that you aren’t too pretty.

VIVIAN

BRAD

I mean you’re really pretty. Beautiful, even. Just not in an annoying over the top way.

VIVIAN

BRAD

I mean like the hot girl in The Mummy.

VIVIAN

OMG I do look like her, don’t I?!

BRAD

Calm down, Sparky.

But yes. That was what I thought the first time I saw you. And you’re kind. And smart. And funny. You are literally the only person in school that I actually like. As a person, I mean.

…you need to say something nice to me now, before I spiral.

VIVIAN

Thank you. Those were the nicest things you have ever said to me. Go to your front door immediately. ;)

BRAD

Not again.

VIVIAN

Immediately!

BRAD

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