12
Cole’s place was bigger than I thought.
He grabbed a pair of men’s slippers, tripping
over himself as he did.
“These might be too big, but they’re the only
new ones.‘
I laughed. “Don’t worry.”
“I try to keep it clean, but it might be a little
messy.”
He was acting like the guest.
I threw myself on the couch. “I can’t cook, so
Cole’s place was bigger than I thought.
He grabbed a pair of men’s slippers, tripping
over himself as he did.
“These might be too big, but they’re the only
new ones.”
I laughed. “Don’t worry.”
“I try to keep it clean, but it might be a little
messy.
He was acting like the guest.
I threw myself on the couch. “I can’t cook, so
it’s all you.”
Instead of going to the kitchen, he grabbed a
frot
My wrist was a mess from Chad.
He started soaking the gauze.
“You might feel it.”
He took his time.
After half an hour, he finished bandaging it.
“Don’t get it wet.”
“How am I supposed to shower?”
“You don’t have to for a day.” He paused. “I
won’t mind.”
“You better not.”
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I WON L.
“Good. Now go make dinner.”
He smiled and nodded.
I felt comfortable around Cole.
An hour later, he served up four dishes: sweet
and sour pork, garlic shrimp, steamed fish,
and cucumber salad.
He handed me chopsticks.
“Try it.”
After the first few bites, I gave him a thumbs-
- up.
It tasted amazing.
