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My breath caught in my throat, and I couldn't move.

Hayden stayed put too, his eyes locked on mine.

We were staring straight into each other's eyes, totally frozen.

Neither of us budged-no stepping closer, no pulling away.

It was like I could feel our hearts racing together...

Until some old lady's voice outside shattered the moment: "That new tenant's boyfriend sure knows how to clean. Look at that staircase!"

Reality crashed down on me. I shoved Hayden away and bolted for the living room.

But once I got there, I just stood around, totally clueless about what to do next. My mind was a total

mess.

a casual, "Is this your parents' old

knew that, until I noticed him standing by the wall where all our family

like you did as a kid, he said, almost like he was stating

portraits. In one of the photos, I had on this bright red scarf, my parents on either side of me, both smiling like they couldn't be prouder. But now, looking at those smiles felt like a punch to

the awards-each one for being top of

back,

his gaze steady. "No

for a moment before adding,

every way.

little. This guy was

today. How about I treat you to a meal? Then we can check out some

I did owe him one, after

thought, then added, "But I need to wash

towel?"

him and realized his face

you a change

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nearby, even though the area was kind of out of

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