Page 40 of Loving Romeo

“Sounds like we’re having grilled cheese and tomato soup, Beans. I’m sure this will go down as the best Valentine’s Day you’ve ever had.” His voice was all tease.

But I couldn’t think of a Valentine’s Day that could even compete with this one.

I didn’t know what was happening between me and Romeo, but I liked it.

I liked it a lot.

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Romeo

River

Guess where I am right now?

Kingston

Well, you’re sitting next to me and Nash, so we already know the answer to that.

Hayes

Some of us are at actual work right now. Are you going to tell us or just fuck around?

I just ran seven miles, and I’m fucking exhausted. Let’s hear it.

Kingston

Are you exhausted from the run or from something else?

Nash

Romeo, he’s fucking with you. We’re at The Golden Goose. You can take it from there.

Hayes

What am I missing?

River

Our Golden Boy has been here several times over the last few weeks with a certain lady friend, with whom he continually says that nothing is going on with.

Kingston

Midge said you two were here on Valentine’s Day. And several times since. It’s becoming a habit, apparently.

Nash

And your name is Romeo, lover boy.

Hayes

Listen, if he doesn’t hold what her family did against her, neither should we.

River

Did someone steal your phone, Hayes? Since when are you the voice of reason?

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