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A soft blush colors her cheeks as she narrows her eyes. “You can’t call me beautiful. No honey, sweetie, darling—”
“Sugar lips?” I quip.
The truth is, calling her beautiful isn’t a conscious thing. It’s more like my thoughts seeping out of my mouth.
“Absolutely not. Calling me any of those pet names or using any term of endearment is against the rules.”
“Rules?” I mock. “You’re putting rules on our friendship?”
“Yep,” she replies, her features smooth and unwavering.
“All right…any other rules I should be aware of?”
“Yes.” She stands taller. “To be sure all lines are clearly drawn, any outings we go on will be Dutch. These will not be dates, so no opening doors for me or pulling out my chair.”
I laugh at her request. “So, no sweet pet names or compliments, and I’m not allowed to act like a gentleman. Is that it?”
She takes a deep inhale, nodding as she bites her bottom lip.
“Okay, Lizzy. You’ve got yourself a friend.”
