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Ugh, so awkward!

I could practically feel the secondhand embarrassment radiating from Demi.

She was definitely flustered, but she covered it with a laugh. "Sure thing, Mr. Hart, thanks a ton!"

Demi set my bag down and rushed over to me, practically dragging me along as we sped away. Under her breath, she muttered, "Did Mr. Hart wake up on the wrong side of the bed or something? He's so moody today."

I stayed quiet, but while Demi picked up on Hayden's harsh tone, I caught something different... Maybe he told her to get her own breakfast so she wouldn't trouble me.

'Was he concerned about me? The thought sent a shiver down my spine, and I started worrying I was overthinking things, turning something small into a big deal.

"Let's sit separately," I suggested once we had our food, trying to avoid any more awkward encounters with Hayden after last night.

"Why? Wouldn't it be better to sit together? We can go ov today's plans," Demi countered, using work as the perfect excuse I couldn't argue against.

But I called her out anyway, "You just want to look at Mr. Hart while he eats, don't you?"

well!" Demi replied,

it go. The last thing I needed was for Demi to pick up on anything and start

good at reading between

just as we were about to sit down, someone walked up. "Demi, is that really

cute girl with a tray of breakfast smiled at

lighting up. "Peggy, what are

at Hayden, then back at me before she

just like that, it was down to Hayden and me. The awkwardness was already

we actually... slept together," Hayden said, so casually that I nearly choked on the cream soup

my mouth, and

napkin from his hand. After wiping my mouth, I leaned in closer and whispered, "Why didn't you wake me

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did. You didn't wake up." Hayden replied, cool as

I snapped back. I was

with a shrug, like it didn't matter whether

or not.

put me there. Just thinking about it made my face heat up with embarrassment. "Even if I didn't wake up, you could've taken me back to my room." "Fine, next time I will," Hayden replied, and I

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