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"Okay You knohat’s best" He paused for aback and having a good tihed "Nice try And no It doesn’t work that way, since you’re the reason I’m here"

"Well, it is all about me"

Now she rolled her eyes "Modest as always"

"You know me so well"

"Actually, there’s a lot more I need to know about you"

"For the story"

She wanted to know more about his past Yes, for the interview, but also because she was curious about him--about his past, and how he cahed "I wouldn’t believe you"

She cocked her head to the side "Why not? Is it so hard to believe I want to know more about you because I care about you?" He didn’t answer her for a few seconds, then he turned to look at her "We’re just having fun here, Haven, right?"

She frowned "What do you ht?"

His words stung They shouldn’t have, but they did She should have known better than to open herself up to getting hurt But a si behind a casual smile "Of course You have two careers that keep you more than busy I have a new career that will havefor a ro fun here, Trevor And when this interview is over, I’ away"

He looked at her, and for the life of her she couldn’t fathom what she saw behind his eyes She wished it weren’t so dark outside

"Right That’s exactly what I want, too"

She got up and grabbed a towel to dry her feet and legs "I’ I’d hate for there to be anything aard--you knohen this is over"

He looked over his shoulder "Where are you going?"

"It was a super busy day and I’ to head up to bed"

His lips curved "My bed, I hope"

She paused "Actually, I have a few hours of writing to do on the interview I could use soh this as quickly as possible I think I’ht I hope you don’t ave her a curious look "Sure I’ll see you tomorrow"

"Okay" In her best this-is-all-just-casual-between-us voice, she said, "See you tomorrow, Trevor"