Page 31 of The Fake Date Agreement

“Well, if there’s anything you think can help, let us know,” Javier says with a smile. “Thanks for being so open. It couldn’t have been easy.”

“It was surprisingly easy. Thanks for listening.” And I mean it.

As Reid and Javier leave, I hope I’m not making a big mistake, and this revenge mission won’t blow up in my face, causing more humiliation I don’t need.

“I’ll see you at the gym tomorrow morning,” Caleb says to Reid and Javier when they linger in the hallway.

Considering Javier told me to be ready to hit the mall at nine, I don’t even want to know what time they intend to hit the gym.

Reid and Javier glance at him and walk away, Reid smiling slightly as he nudges Javier.

I turn to say goodbye to Caleb, but he hasn’t moved. He’s still leaning against the wall, arms crossed, peering down at me.

And we’re alone.

In my bedroom.

All thoughts tumble right out of my head.

Chapter 9

Tobie

“Uh, are you waiting for something?”I ask while holding the door open.

“I’m waiting for you to put shoes on.”

“Because?”

“I’m taking you to see Doc about your head.”

He’s really serious about this. “But my head is fine.”

“Then it shouldn’t take long for Doc to confirm it. He’s used to seeing concussions.”

He waits.

Letting go of the door, I stuff a pair of sneakers on and turn to leave.

He scratches the back of his neck. “You have a coat?”

I blink.

“It’s cold,” he says gruffly, not meeting my gaze.

Beneath that big, gruff, sexy exterior lies the heart of a softy. With how bruised and battered my heart is, I’ll take all the soft I can get.

I pick up my coat and put it on, dipping my head so Caleb misses my smile.

I’m reaching for the door when he beats me to it, holding it open. “Thanks.”

He nods like it’s nothing, but it’s not nothing to me.

I’m locking my door when I notice we’re not the only ones in the hallway.

The building is mixed, but there are girls or boys on each floor.

Lisa is staring in my direction. I’m not sure if the redheaded junior majoring in music was coming or going since she’s wearing her coat and has her keys in her hand.

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