When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Silas said, “Still pretending you’re not into Miranda? You’re this worked up over her–it’s obvious you care. Guess I finally got you to admit it.”

Paul stayed silent.

Silas continued, “If you’re unsure, just ask her. Be direct. You said it yourself–Miranda doesn’t like people beating around the bush.”

Paul looked thoughtful.

“Stop dragging your feet! Wait too long, and she’ll end up with someone else. Let’s be real. You won’t get anything done until you clear this up.”

“Who says I’m not getting anything done?”

“Ha! You’re messing up basic data and still claiming that?” Silas pointed at the screen. ” Stubborn as ever.”

Paul glanced at the monitor, and a flicker of embarrassment crossed his face.

Silas patted him on the shoulder. “Good luck, bro!” He turned and headed back to his lab bench.

“When did you figure it out?” Paul asked suddenly.

Silas paused and smirked as he turned back. “Oh, the way you look at her gave it away ages ago. All those exceptions you made for her and the softer tone whenever you talked to her. Come on. Do you think I wouldn’t notice? Do you think I’m blind?”

Paul’s face turned awkward. “Is it… that obvious?”

“What do you think?”

are you guys talking about? Can you fill

his reaction and shot Silas a warning

“OK” sign

“What’s the big secret, Dr. Quinton? Is it a top–secret project even I’m

directed at Silas, her gaze subtly shifted toward Paul, who sat

you already said it’s a top–secret project, so you shouldn’t be asking

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that, he walked away with his hands behind

from him, and Elizabeth’s was

he approached. He was holding breakfast for

Bry. Thank you for

Bryan raised an eyebrow.

experimental progress, so no one had been pulling all- nighters. Where was the hard

apartment building entrance, he glanced up at Miranda’s apartment window. It was dark, and she wasn’t home

upstairs, he thought about making himself dinner but lost interest the moment he opened the fridge. He ended up making a cup of tea and

later, he glanced at the time. Another half hour passed, and there was still

and rubbed his temples. When

tea,

the cup was empty, so he went to the kitchen to refill

toward the wall. It was

sound of an engine outside broke

the street. Miranda stepped out, with Sam following close

walk you up,”