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Dustin

Tinder? FFS. What’s gonna be ironic is Missy retracting her statement because it never happened

Baby Girl

You see now why I had to squash those rumors

Dustin

For that, I thank you

A few moments pass.

Dustin

You believe me, don’t you?

Baby Girl

Yes, of course

Dustin

I haven’t been with anyone in

What the fuck am I doing?

I already hit send, so there’s no going back.

Baby Girl

In???

Dustin

A while

I swallow hard. This conversation took a turn... It looks like I’ll have to have a word with Missy because it’s not a good look, spreading false rumors and making me look like the town douchebag in front of Tilly. Especially because it’s a damn lie, and I despise liars.

I want to tell her that the reason I haven’t slept with anyone in two years is that she’s been it for me since I first laid eyes on her. I knew she had to work on herself because when she arrived in Saddle, she was a wreck. No way was I going to jump in and make matters worse. She had healing to do, and I was in no hurry. I’d wait forever for her if that’s what she needed.

Baby Girl

And here I was thinking you were a man about town

Dustin

I think by now you should know that I’m not

Tilly also has the ability to calm my temper with the softest touch. I don’t like people spreading false rumors about me, but I really couldn’t give a hoot if people think me and Tilly are fake-dating. Let them think it. I like the idea.

Baby Girl

How long is a while?

My heart hammers, and my cock hardens. Oh, baby girl, it’s been a long, long time. Using my palm gets the job done, but it’s nowhere near as satisfying as being with someone. When there’s only one woman you want, it’s worth the sacrifice. I haven’t been tempted by any of the single ladies in town. While that may make me a sap for not making a move, Tilly’s healing was first and foremost. I didn’t want to complicate things.

Yeah? Well, you also need to fess up, dipshit.