Page 104 of Full Tilt

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Tommy

It’s seriously disturbing. As you know, I’m rooming with Jack again. He actually invited me down to the bar for a drink last night.

I know I’m smiling on the outside as well as the inside.

Me

And did you go?

Tommy

Yes.

Me

And? Jesus, Tommy, it’s like pulling teeth here.

Tommy

Socializing isn’t as painful as I first anticipated.

Me

I’m actually rolling my eyes right now.

Tommy

I wish I could be there to see you do that. You have pretty eyes.

Me

Can I ask you something?

Tommy

Is it about you coming over to my place so we can fuck all night when I get back? Because yes. The answer is yes.

Me

That wasn’t what I was going to ask.

Tommy

Irrelevant. It’s happening.

Me

Now that we might actually like each other a little bit, do you still plan on calling me Hellion?

Tommy

There was more than just a single reason why you acquired that nickname.

A throat clears from beside me, and I look up to find Darcy reading over my shoulder. She’s practically vibrating in her seat.

“This reminds me of when Archer and I started seeing each other. It was so freaking romantic! Only you guys have come full circle. When you get married and if you have babies, you will be able to tell them all about how you first hated their daddy.” She chuckles and points to herself. “And then their unofficial auntiescan verify your story and confirm that he was, in the beginning, a complete and total douchebag. A true story of redemption.”

I smile and type out a reply to Tommy.

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