Page 109 of Without Fault


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My head snaps up to Quinn, and I try to tell her to stop talking with my smile, but she doesn’t take the hint.

“Are you modeling for him today? If he asks you out again, maybe you should just give him a chance and–”

“Killianwas your stupid New York date?” Liam grumbles. “When did he send youflowers?”

I glance down at him, and when I steal a glance at Quinn, she’s looking between Coral and me with her brows raised.

“Yes, he was the New York date, and he hasn’t sent me flowers in ages,” I tell the girls before looking back at my phone. “And he’s not in love with me. I also told him I wasn't interested.” Both of those things are true, but Liam doesn’t look like they make him feel any better. “Thank you for the flowers, babe. I’ll see you tonight?”

“Mhm.”

I pause with my finger above the hang-up button. “Don’tmhmme, mister. I will see you tonight.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

I give him a smile as I nod before hanging up. I look back over at Quinn, and her eyes slightly widen. “I amsosorry. I didn’t know you were on the phone. Is he mad?”

“No, it’s fine.” My heart aches at how nervous she seems. Quinn doesn’t have the best experience with men, and I can see her fear for me growing, so I quickly reassure her.

“He doesn’t care, trust me, he’s not mad at me.” He probably does care, but not as much as Quinn thinks, and she looks like she feels better hearing me say that.

“Who’s thehe?”

I look over at Coral, and she smirks at me.

“I’m nosy; you know I was going to ask.” She puts her hands up, and the three of us break into a laugh.

“My boyfriend.” It feels weird calling him that, but I smile at how it sounds.

“Boyfriend?” They ask for details, but I don’t give them any and walk to the door. “Can we at least get a hint?”

“He plays for the Yankees.” I’m not sure why that’s the hint I give, but Coral pulls out her phone.

“Fellow celebrity? Okay!” Quinn snaps a few times, and I bite back another laugh as I shake my head at her.

“Shit, these guys are hot. I should start watching baseball.” Quinn and I are a mess beside her as Mel walks over.

“What are we looking at?”

“Loana’s boyfriend.” Coral fills her in.

“Who is he?” Mel peaks over for a better look.

“That’s what we’re trying to find out.”

I’m sure Coral will find out soon enough, and I don’t care who knows, but it’s funny to watch her spit out names as she goes through the roster.

“That Jordan guy isfine. Wasn't he in your project for the contest?”

I look over at Mel before telling her he was. “I could set you up with him!” They would be so freaking cute, and I think Jordan just broke up with the girl he was seeing. He seemed pretty bummed about it, but Liam said he was just being dramatic.

“Really?”

“Absolutely. I’ll give him your number today.”

The red in her cheeks deepen, and I give her a smile. Coral keeps throwing out names, and when she says Liam’s, I look over at them.

“Not that one.” Quinn leans forward as she swipes his picture away.