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“No,” I said.
“Then what did you just mean by what you said?”
“I meant enjoying the moment with someone,” I said. “We were having fun. It was a good time together, Hazel. We were flirting like crazy and we took advantage of a moment. It was awesome.”
“Oh, good. I’m upgraded from pity to awesome.” Hazel wiped her forehead. “That makes everything worth it right now.”
My hands curled up into fists.
I put my water bottle down and walked toward her.
She slinked back a little, putting up her defensive wall even more.
“Am I able to ask a question now?”
“When did I say you can’t ask me anything?” Hazel threw back at me.
“Are you scared? Is this hormones? Or do you just hate my guts for getting you pregnant?”
“Maybe it’s all of the above,” she said.
“This is the house,” I whispered. “You mentioned your grandmother. You mentioned her house. This house. There’s a lot going on in here, Hazel. In yourself.”
“You’re suddenly sweet?”
“Not sweet at all. Just observing my surroundings.”
“Is that what you want me to do?”
“I’d prefer you not to assume things about me at the moment. Worrying about what I’ll say and do.”
“How can I not, Atlas? You’re a rich athlete. Who am I?”
“Is this about money? You want me to write you a big check?”
“Are you offering to pay me off?”
“Do you want me to pay you off?”
“That’s the kind of father you are?”
“We’re just going to go in circles here, love.”
“And why is that?”
“Because you’re scared.”
Hazel pushed at my chest.
I playfully stumbled back.
She folded her arms.
I pointed to her stomach. “How did you know?”
“I just did.”
“Do you feel anything?”
