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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?"

too well!"

table with Hayden, so I let it go. The last thing I needed was for Demi to pick

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were about to sit down, someone walked

a tray of

jumped up, her face lighting up. "Peggy, what

me but to glance at Hayden, then back at me before she told the girl, "Sure, sounds awesome." She grabbed her tray, gave a quick nod to Hayden

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

bed-it's not like we actually... slept together," Hayden said, so casually that I nearly choked

mouth, and he handed me

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

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wake up." Hayden replied, cool as ever, still munching

don't believe you," I snapped back. I was a

with a shrug, like it

or not.

because he put me there. Just thinking about it made my face heat up with embarrassment. "Even if I didn't

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