Page 82 of Love so Cold

Victor

No reason. Just feeling festive.

Roman

Come on, man. Admit it.

This is all about her.

I stare at the screen, my thumb hovering over the keyboard. Part of me wants to confide in him, to share the warmth that's been growing in my chest since I met Avery. But another part, the part that's been hurt before, holds back.

Victor

Look, it's early. I don't want to jinx anything.

As I hit send, I realize it's the closest I've come to admitting my feelings, even to myself.

Roman's response is almost immediate, and I can practically hear his teasing tone through the text.

Roman

Look at you falling first.

Forget the book about Larry and Willow. Someone should write a romance book about you guys.

I'm seeing it now.

Definitely an enemies-to-lovers, but what should the title be?

Victor

Let's not.

Roman

Skating on Thin Ice

Victor

Roman

Roman

Blades of Passion?

I don't bother trying to stop him. I know that he needs to get out a few before he'll stop and read anything I write.

Roman

Melting my Heart

No. These aren't right. It's gotta convey that it's a spicy romance.

Plowing into Passion

I roll my eyes, but can't help the small smile tugging at my lips. Leave it to Roman to turn my life into a bestselling novel.

Victor

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