Page 17 of Clause & Effect

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It’s cute.

Me

Donkeys are cute.

I can’t believe I write that.

Stetson

Yes, they really are.

Is he flirting or is he comparing me to a donkey now? Self-inflicted. Abort, Abort! I can feel the blush stain my cheeks. I need to redirect… fast!

Me

Your clause isn’t very cute.

Stetson

Don’t hurt my feelings, Charlie.

Me

Do you have any?

Stetson

Bags of them. Don’t worry though, I’m used to carrying heavy things.

Me

Cute.

Stetson

We’ve already established that you are. Sexy too.

Well… good… then.

Fuck.

Focus!

Me

Seriously though, serious adult non-fantasy-Only-Fans talk, what’s the deal with your clause? Do you have some deep, dark family secret I should know about, or I guess according to the Clause, shouldn’t know about… or you’re afraid I’ll reveal?

He takes a moment to reply.

Stetson

Nothing too dark. I promise.

Me

Then why do I have to sign something?

Stetson

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