Page 65 of Sinner
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RedHotLover:I’m back in the city. I want to see you.
RedHotLover:I’m in front of your door now.
RedHotLover:Did you change the code? Why?
RedHotLover:I’ll wait here until you return. I’m not going anywhere, Beck. You can’t just toss me aside like this.
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RedHotLover:I had a great time seeing you last week! I hope we can do it again soon!
Huodou:As I’ve said, I’m busy this summer. My cousin is back, and I have to prepare for the new semester. Behave. I didn’t appreciate you coming to see me spur of the moment like that.
RedHotLover:But I was good, wasn’t I? You seemed stressed. You can’t say using me didn’t help.
Huodou:That’s true.
RedHotLover:See? Sometimes you just need to blow off a little steam. Or a few loads. I’ll always be here for you, Beck. You can use me however you please. You know that, right? If you want me to bend over and present for you, I’m willing, anywhere, anytime. Just…don’t ghost me again. I didn’t like it.
Huodou:All right.
RedHotLover:Really? You’re the best! I love you!
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RedHotLover:What’s going on with your cousin?
Huodou:What do you mean?
RedHotLover:Haven’t you heard the gossip? He’s been seen with this new guy.
Huodou:Who?
RedHotLover:His name is Phoenix Monroe. He’s rooming with Grady this year.
Huodou:Good for Lake. It’s about time he’s shown interest in someone other than West and Yejun.
RedHotLover:Yeah, about that. It’s not just Lake who’s shown an interest.
Huodou:Explain.
RedHotLover:You really need to pay more attention to your students' gossip. All three of them strolled into Café Soul and basically staked a public claim on Nix.
Huodou:Nix?
RedHotLover:That’s what Phoenix goes by. Nix.
Huodou:You know him?
RedHotLover:Grady has introduced us. He seems okay. Kind of reserved, but whatever. Honestly, after what happened with Iris last year, I’m shocked they’re letting anyone new close to them at all.
Huodou:There’s got to be more to this than meets the eye.
RedHotLover:I think they just like him?
RedHotLover:Beck?
