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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.

followed me, breaking the silence with a casual, "Is this your parents'

him standing by the wall where

you did as a

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

one for being top of the class, a model student, or some other

I shot back, not even pretending to

his gaze steady. "No

a moment before

every way.

at me made me squirm a little. This guy was way too

working hard today. How about I treat you to a meal? Then we can check out some apartments." Funny how I'd gone

I did owe him one,

agreed without a second thought, then added, "But I need to wash my face

towel?"

his face and clothes were pretty

I'll run out and grab you a change of clothes,

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nearby, even though the area was kind of

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