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“You go,” he said. “I’ll join you in a minute.”

But it was more than discomfort about his erection that deepened the line between his eyebrows. He bit his lip and wouldn’t meet my gaze. Oh, no.

“Are you worried about our bargain?” I asked. “I know you said no sex, but?—”

“No. I’m fine.”

“Then what’s wrong?”

“Nothing.” Finally, he glanced up at me and smiled, and I wished he hadn’t. It was soft and…and…sweet,and it set off fluttery feelings in my midsection, which was still sensitive from the orgasm. “I’m good. Are you good?”

I had been, a minute ago. “Look, this doesn’t have to change anything.”

“Doesn’t it?” Those blue eyes speared right through me, like they could see the oxytocin sloshing around in my brain.

“No. Just…just don’t fall in love with me, okay?”

“I won’t,” he said.

I wasn’t sure I believed him.

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Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics:The use of computer science tools to analyze biological datasets.

OLIVER

Hey, are you coming in today?

Tessa

No, working at home

Are you okay?

Not feeling great

I’m sorry. Anything I can do?

I already emailed Sadie, but please be sure she sends me this week’s endo trial results

Sure. But I meant, is there anything I can do to make you feel better? I make a mean chicken soup

I bet. No thank you

This isn’t because of Friday night, is it?

Are you asking if I’m not coming into the office today because I’m sulking? You may have left me with the female equivalent of blue balls after that kiss at your place, but I am an adult, and I don’t sulk

Kind of sounds like you’re sulking…

If you must know, I’m having some pain with my period

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