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“Then, why even go through the application process?”
“I told you.” I shrug. “Family tradition. Some things are inevitable.”
Foster steps tightly into my space, our chests nearly touching. It’s like there’s a thin barrier between us made of a delicate bubble just waiting to pop.
“It’s plain as day that you don’t belong in some corporate world designed by an Ivy League education. I’m not saying that as an insult, but it’s not who you are. I’m sure your family would understand if you traveled down a different road.”
“No, they wouldn’t,” I say, resolved. “I wish they would, but unfortunately, they never will. I’ve tried to convince them otherwise.”
“But if they care about you, they would know how unhappy you would be living like that.” The tips of his fingers flutter with my own. “Iknow howmiserableyou would be.”
Our hands fold together, clasping as one. His other palm drifts along the length of my arm, resting just above the elbow.
I’m speechless, unsure and—dare I even say—scared.
Heknowsme.
“Fozzie,” I say barely above a whisper.
He leans in, and I close my lids in anticipation of feeling his lips on mine.
Our breaths meet.
I can almost taste him.
There’s a light rap on the bedroom door.
“EJ?” Chandra calls, her voice tentative.
My eyes fly open, finding Foster seductively close.
“Yeah?” I call back, feeling caught.
“Can I come in for a sec?”
Foster and I exchange a glance, acknowledging the lost moment.
I back out of our magical bubble and then open my door, revealing a few inches of my dark-haired roommate’s face.
“What?” I question, trying not to sound annoyed.
She peeks over my head toward Foster and then lowers her voice to say, “Cal’s here.”
