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Fuck, my brain hurts. I just want to flip it off.

My phone keeps buzzing, but every time I look, hoping it’s Gavin with a detailed explanation for his behavior, it’s just Tristan, hot in his pursuit to get me to dinner.

I silence my phone and turn on my music as loud as it will go without the neighbors complaining. After a long shower to wash away my feelings, I dive into the bed that never feels warm enough anymore.

When I close my eyes, I don’t even try to push out the thought of being wrapped in Gavin’s arms.

SLACK DIRECT MESSAGE

Gavin Scott:

Why are you avoiding me?

Olivia Diamond:

I’m not avoiding you

Gavin Scott:

You literally ran out of Fog & Foam this morning when you saw me

Olivia Diamond:

I didn’t see you. I was just running late

Gavin Scott:

We made eye contact

And now you won’t even look at me

I straightenmy spine and look up from my laptop. I’m not afraid of him, and definitely not avoiding him. Just giving him the same treatment he’s given me all week. Last night, I decided that I don't want to completely give up on this thing between us,that I can’t pretend I don’t have feelings for him. If I have to fake a little aloofness to keep him interested, so be it.

Maybe it’s petty that I had my headphones on all morning, or that I texted Andie multiple times so Gavin could see me giggling at my phone. But maybe it was the right move, because I’ve definitely gotten his attention.

Gavin stares back at me with a smirk. Then he tilts his head down toward the computer.

Gavin Scott:

You ran away from me last night and you’ve barely spoken to me all day. Why won’t you talk to me?

Olivia Diamond:

It’s been a busy week for both of us. I’m not gonna be all clingy just because we…you know

Gavin Scott:

Because we had amazing sex?

Thrice ;)

Olivia Diamond:

NSFW!!!

Gavin Scott:

You’re avoiding me because of the sex?

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