Esther turned around, looking curious. "Why are you laughing, Pearl?"

"Somebody's not telling the truth."

Esther immediately knew who Pearl meant, even without much thought. She glanced at Finnegan. "You lied?"

Finnegan blushed. "Yes."

"So, why weren't you dating then?"

"Because..." Finnegan started, but his words were cut off by someone arriving at the door.

Esther's focus shifted to the newcomer, leaving Finnegan mid-sentence. "You're here, James!" She rushed over and hugged him tightly.

visibly relaxing. "Promise me you won't

bathroom is risky," Esther whispered under her breath, but James caught her words and lightly pinched her nose.

won't do it again," Esther responded, her voice

couldn't resist teasing them, "Do you

have been too affectionate, Esther

seem to have a great

to assert his presence, especially after seeing a hint

James responded, his chest puffed

Finnegan were strangers, Esther introduced them. James, this is Finnegan Fox, an old friend from middle school. I wouldn't

part in

for saving my Esther. If there's anything I can do for

anything, but he couldn't help but chuckle. "Well, if you're offering,

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