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“Yeah, that’d be great. Thanks!”
“Jade, can we talk later? I didn’t realize how late it was. I have to get to class.”
“Yeah, okay. Bye.”
I get up and go into the kitchen just as Garret walks in.
“What are you doing up so early?” He looks half asleep.
“I called Harper.”
“You didn’t tell her what Sean said, did you?”
“No.” I grab some mugs. “You want coffee?”
“Sure.” He yawns.
I pour the coffee in the mugs, then hand him one. “I was up during the night thinking I should tell Harper about Sean. Or at least push her to make a decision about him.”
“It’s not your place to do that, Jade.”
“Yeah, but—”
“Just let them deal with it.” Garret leans against the kitchen counter and takes a sip of his coffee. “Besides, I told Sean you wouldn’t say anything to her.”
“Fine, but I’m still going to ask her about their relationship. She asked about ours all last year. It’s a thing girlfriends do. Guys don’t understand.”
He shakes his head, smiling. “So what else did she say?”
“Oh! Guess who isn’t at Moorhurst this year?”
“You know I don’t like the guessing game thing. Just tell me.”
“Carson. He didn’t come back. Isn’t that weird?”
“Maybe he decided it was too far from home.”
“That’s the thing. He used to say how he went there because he wanted to try living someplace new. He said he liked living in Connecticut.”
“Maybe he changed his mind. I don’t want to talk about Carson. I’m trying to forget about that guy.”
“She also said her friend from high school goes to Camsburg now and the girl’s fiancé works in the marketing department. Harper’s going to send me her phone number. I thought we could meet them for dinner some night. We might have a new couple to hang out with.”
“How long did you talk to Harper?”
“Not long. But you know Harper. She can tell you a lot in a short amount of time.” I sip my coffee. “Since we’re up early, would you go on a run with me?” I set my coffee down and put my arms around him. “Just a short one?
“Yes.” He kisses my forehead. “I just need a few minutes to wake up first.”
“You’ll really go with me? I thought you’d say no.”
“You’re not running alone, Jade. I told you that. So if you want to run, I’ll be going with you.”
“And you don’t even like to run. You must really love me.”
“Either that or I’m looking forward to the shower that comesafterthe run.” He smiles, then drinks his coffee again.
“Yeah, I’m looking forward to that, too.”
