Page 29 of Almost Love

In a move that was so unlike him, Fox patted him on the back. “Step away from the donuts, kid.”

He nodded and wiped his icing and sugar covered fingers on his T-shirt. Fox guided him out of the shop and left him standing outside with his head tipped back.Of course she’s destroyed me, I should have seen this coming.His phone buzzed and Oakley hesitated before pulling it out to see her name on the screen.

Clementine

Which was your favorite?

Did you spot the one you missed on your list?

He nodded at her second text, then pinched his eyes shut because he couldn’t let himself get so caught up in her like this. She’d made it clear they could be friends and nothing more. She didn’t want to date him, Oakley got it. Buthewanted her and it was going to drive him insane.

Oakley

You broke me.

You have also outdone yourself.

Three dots appeared and vanished a few times before a text came through.

Clementine

You ate ALL of them?

Oakley

TRIED all of them, ate about four.

Clementine

That’s a lot of sugar for one person.

Oakley

Says the baker. Maybe you should make sugar free donuts next time.

Clementine

Fuck that. Dessert is meant to be sweet and enjoyed, not treated like a guilty pleasure.

He smiled at the text, a loud guffaw escaping his lips as he heard thefuck thatin her voice.

Oakley

I agree. But sugar free would cut down how much I consume at a stretch.

Clementine

Did you not share with your coworkers?

Oakley

They were for me. So, no.

How did the wedding go?

Clementine

Fine. Weddings are all the same, it’s the cake that matters to me.

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