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Not a single person.
I let out a breath, trying to remember that just because Oliver knows I’m trans doesn’t mean suddenly everyone knows.
People stare when they know, and having all that unwanted attention can be a lot.
“Don’t worry. When we’re alone, you’ll get a real kiss.”
My pulse quickens, and my flushed face now feels like a fire.
He leans down and whispers into my ear, “Does that make you hot, princess? Don’t worry. You don’t have to answer that. I know it does.”
This is what I signed up for when putting a fling on the table. Though, this feels more like a boyfriend than a temporary arrangement.
That thought should scare me away, but it doesn’t, and I crave him more every day.
So far, we’ve kept the same arrangement we had before, but now he’s practically at my side anytime he’s not working, and he makes sure to kiss me every chance he gets.
Oliver sits down, placing a hand on my bare thigh as he slurps down his slushie without a care in the world, but now my eyes are on his hand.
He gives my thigh a slight squeeze before kissing my cheek.
“You sure are being affectionate today.” Please don’t stop anytime soon.
“Can’t help it. I’ve spent the last month and a half wanting to do this, but someone was slow to get the memo.”
“What memo is that?” I question teasingly.
“That staying away from each other was never an option.”
“How’s my favorite customer?” Adrian asks, patting the corner of the front counter. “What’s got you coming in?”
I smile. He knows me so well. Hopping onto the counter, I notice he’s not wearing his trans pin, and the flag isn’t on the counter anymore.
“Mostly just killing time.”
I already spent a few hours packing up the house and deep cleaning. The door to my birth parents’ closet needs to be fixed. Maybe Ollie or Jax can handle that.
“You gonna kick me out?” I already know the answer, but my grin is met with his.
“Hush, you know I’m not doing that.” Adrian walks around the shop, collecting a few flowers.
I love watching him work as he walks through the assortment of flowers. Today’s bouquet is orchids, lilies, and red roses.
“I heard something interesting from Daisy and Karena.” Adrian grabs the last rose.
My back straightens up.
“Don’t look so tense,” he laughs, coming around and grabbing plastic wrap and ribbon. “I heard you’re dating Oliver Moore.”
“People think we’re dating?”
Adrian’s brow raises as he sets the bouquet on the counter next to me.
“Are you not?”
I open my mouth to say we’re not, but nothing comes out. This isn’t good. I already can’t deny the rumor, and I don’t think I want to. The idea makes my heart beat faster in a good way. Not filled with anxiety but filled with a calm reassurance.
“I didn’t mean to assume, but Daisy said she saw you two a couple days ago, and he kissed you every five minutes.”
